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Homemade Playdough (Gingerbread & Peppermint Scented)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: JB
Make homemade playdough perfect for the holidays or gifting away!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ cup salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • food coloring

GINGERBREAD SCENTED PLAY DOUGH

  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • blue, yellow, and red food coloring until you have a brown color

PEPPERMINT SCENTED PLAY DOUGH

  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • red food coloring

Instructions

  • In a medium sized pan whisk together flour, salt, cream of tartar, spices (if making gingerbread playdough).
  • Add water, oil, and peppermint or vanilla extract (depending on the playdough you are making).
  • Add food coloring, if desired.
  • Whisk until you have a smooth consistency with no lumps.
  • Place your pan over low heat and stir constantly until your mixture thickens. This will take 3-5 minutes and you will need a strong arm. When you have a big ball/lump, your dough is finished.
  • Knead your dough for a minute or two. Then store in a sealed container.