Playdough Recipes

There is no mistaking that kids love playdough and go through lots of it.  Did you know that there are many different types of playdough?  Kids love to get creative with their playdough so why don’t you? Check out these great recipes, you are sure to find something that you want to try!

Basic Playdough

You will need:

·       1 cup white flour

·       ½ cup salt

·       2 tablespoons cream of tartar

·       1 tablespoon oil

·       1 cup water

·       Food coloring

Directions:

Combine the first four ingredients in a saucepan.  Add water and mix thoroughly.  Cook over medium heat stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes or until a dough forms. Remove from heat and knead for 5 minutes, add food coloring during the kneading process.

This playdough can last a long time if kept in an airtight bag or container when not in use.

No Cook Playdough

You will need:

·       2 cups flour

·       1 cup salt

·       1 tablespoon oil

·       ½- 1 cup water

·       2 drops of food coloring

Directions:

Mix the ingredients together until fully combined and knead until your dough is smooth.  If your dough is too wet add a little flour.

Rubbery Playdough

What you will need:

·       1 ½ cups water

·       1 cup cornstarch

·       2 cups baking soda

·       1 teaspoon oil

·       Food coloring

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until a dough forms.  When finished cooking allow to completely cool before playing.

                                Kool Aid Playdough

What you will need:

·       1 cup water

·       3 teaspoons of cream of tartar

·       1 cup flour

·       1 package unsweetened Kool Aid of your choice

·       1 tablespoon oil

·       ½ cup sugar

Directions:

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large saucepan.  Add water and oil.  Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until a dough forms.  This playdough will have the vibrant colors of your Kool Aid and will smell just like it too- oh yeah and it is edible!

Jello Playdough

What you need:

·       1 cup flour

·       ½ cup salt

·       2 tablespoons cream of tartar

·       2 tablespoons oil

·       1 cup warm water

·       1 package of Jello of your choice

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until a dough forms. Remove from heat and knead until cool enough to handle.

Peanut Butter Playdough

What you will need:

·       1 cup creamy peanut butter

·       2 cups confectioners sugar

·       ½ cup honey

Directions: