Winter Wonderland whipped soap is a simple, beginner-friendly recipe: one pound of foaming bath butter, whipped until fluffy, with a touch of teal green and a fun fragrance. Pipe it into jars and you’ve got thick, creamy whipped soap that makes a great holiday gift. One pound filled four 4 oz jars.
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Recipe
- 16 oz (1 lb) foaming bath butter base
- Up to 5 ml fragrance oil (I used 4 ml of Monkey Farts)
- A little Teal Green mica from a Stardust mica
- Optional: soap shavings or bio glitter for the top
Makes four 4 oz jars.
Fragrance Amount
Use up to 5 ml of fragrance oil per 16 oz of base. You can always use less, but don’t go over 5 ml per 16 oz.
Tools
- Stand mixer. This base is thick and can burn out a hand mixer.
- Two spatulas for scraping
- Piping bag and 1M tip
- 4 oz jars or 8 oz jars
- Silicone mat to keep jars from sliding
How to Make Whipped Soap
1. Whip the Base
Put a pound of foaming bath butter in a stand mixer and whip it for about 6–10 minutes, until it’s light and fluffy.
2. Add Color and Fragrance
Stop the mixer and add the fragrance and a little teal green mica. You don’t need much for a soft color. Fold it in, scrape the sides, then whip about 3 more minutes on medium.
3. Fill the Piping Bag
Fit a piping bag with a 1M tip. Its larger opening works well with thick whipped soap. Find where the tip ends, mark it, then cut so it fits snugly.
4. Pipe into Jars
Set the jars on a silicone mat (or tape them down) so they don’t slide, and pipe in swirls.
5. Finish
Add soap shavings or glitter on top if you like, then put on the lids. A little goes a long way in the shower.
Tips & What I Learned
- Use a stand mixer. Thick foaming bath butter is hard on hand mixers.
- Whip about 10 minutes. It gets much fluffier.
- Scrape the bowl. Color and fragrance can stick to the sides.
- Use a 1M tip. It handles thick soap well.
- Keep additives low. Adding lots of oils or extras may require an extra preservative.
Troubleshooting
The soap is too thick to pipe. Whip it longer, or scoop it into jars instead.
The color is streaky. Fold it in by hand, then whip again.
The jars slide around. Use a silicone mat or tape them down.
FAQ
How long does whipped soap last?
A week-old jar in my cabinet still looked perfect. Keep the lid on between uses.
How much do I need per shower?
Just a small scoop. It lathers a lot.
More Whipped Soap Ideas
- Peppermint Whipped Sugar Scrub
- Foaming Bath Butter Whipped Soap
- How to Make Whipped Soap
- Wonder Whip Soap
- All my melt and pour soap tutorials on YouTube
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