Fluffy Lemon Cloud Dough (2 Ingredients)
Learn how to make the best cloud dough recipe in just a few minutes using 2 cheap and safe to eat ingredients. It’s fun, easy, no baking required and makes a fun indoor sensory activity for kids!
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You’ve got to try this 2-ingredient homemade cloud dough—it’s a total game-changer for fun sensory play! It’s super soft, smells amazing, and the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make. Whether you’re keeping the kids entertained or just want to squish something satisfying, this cloud dough is where it’s at.
If your kids love dough making, be sure to check out our homemade playdough recipe!
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📌What You’ll Need
Cornstarch
Hair conditioner – you want it to be white. I would check the dollar store and get the cheapest.
Food Coloring – gel or liquid can be used, if you don’t want colored cloud dough just leave it white.
Optional – We added these fun lemon resin buttons and lemon scented oil.
✨How to Make 2 Ingredient Cloud Dough
Combine the cornstarch and conditioner in a large bowl and mix well.
Add the food coloring (about 10-20 drops if using liquid) and mix until it reaches the desired color. Then mix in the essential oils if using.
Use your hands to mix, fold, and knead the dough until it gets to the right consistency.
Transfer to a mat and add the lemon buttons.
💡Helpful Tips
- You may find that the dough is a little sticky, if so add another tablespoon of cornstarch and continue kneading.
And there you go—soft, squishy cloud dough that your kids are going to love! It’s such a fun sensory activity to keep them busy and happy for hours. Make a few different colors, and you’ll be amazed at all the creative ways they’ll play with it!
Easy Homemade Cloud Dough Recipe
Kids will have hours of fun playing with this fluffy cloud dough that is made from scratch using just simple ingredients!
Materials
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup white conditioner
- Yellow food coloring
- Optional: Lemon resin flatback buttons, lemon scented oil
Instructions
- Add the cornstarch to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the conditioner and mix. The dough should be a smooth, soft, and silky texture, not sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of corn starch to the mixture and mix well. Continue until you get the desired texture.
- Add 10-20 drops of yellow food coloring and mix well until you get an even yellow color, then add the oil if using.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and shape into a ball, using the plastic mat to protect your work space.
- Add the lemon buttons to the dough.
