Easter Activity: Edible Easter Art

The Easter Holidays are coming up so why not take this opportunity to get the kids involved in some fun Easter inspired arts and crafts? This project is so quick, easy and fun to do and the best thing about it? It’s edible!

Just by using a selection of candy and some whipped cream you can allow your kids to express their creativity, have fun making something colourful and cheerful as well as getting to spend some quality time with their siblings or with you! Do you know there are many benefits of arts and crafts for children? So why not check out this fantastic edible Easter art activity?

Supplies:

Container of Cool Whip (or Cream whipped to medium-to-firm peaks)
Small containers
Food Coloring
Spoons
Easter Candy: M&Ms, Sprinkles, Peeps, Jelly Beans, Marshmallows, etc.
Paper Plate
Mini muffin cup liners

Directions:

Spoon about a ½ cup of Cool-Whip into each container.

Add 1-2 drops of food coloring into each cup. Use a different spoon for each cup. Stir with the spoon until the Cool-Whip is colored completely. Set aside.

Add the desired amount and the desired variety of Easter candy to each mini muffin cup.

Set the prepared Cool-Whip cups and candy on the workspace.

Using the paper plate, create a design with the Cool-Whip and Easter candy using the spoons.

Get creative! You do not have to use all of the ingredients on the table – they are all there for ideas! ***Also, please monitor young toddlers with this activity as small candy can be a choking hazard.