Magical PlayDough Mix

Here's what you need: (for one bag)

1 1/3 cups flour
2 packets of unsweetened KoolAid powder ( I decided to use two packets instead of the one I usually do so the color and scent would be a little more vibrant,noticeable and "magical")
1/4 cup salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar (in the spices section)
Here's what to do:

1. Mix up your ingredients in a small bowl. I did mine three at a time, assembly-line style since I was making 24 packages for our party.

2. Put the combined ingredients in a bag. I used a ziploc bag and then tied it with some ribbon. Write up the directions and attach it to the bag.

Here are the directions I wrote up:

Magical Playdoh Mix!

To make your playdoh:
Empty this bag into a large bowl.
Have an adult help you boil one cup of water and 1 ½ tbsp. of oil.

Are you ready for the magic?

Carefully pour the boiling water and oil into the powder.

Did the color and scent magically appear?

Stir the mixture with a large spoon until it's mixed and cool enough to handle, then remove it from the bowl and knead it well until it's all the way combined.
(If your mixture is a little too wet or sticky, add some extra flour, a little at a time, until it's the right consistency)
Have fun playing with your new playdoh, then store it in a sealed bag or container until you want to play with it again.


NOTE: Out of the three batches we mixed up, two turned out perfectly, but one was rather wet and sticky. Not sure why that happened (different bag of flour perhaps?), but we just added some more flour a little at a time until the stickiness went away.

Squishiest Play Dough EVER.....

1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/4 cup salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 Tbls. vegetable oil
food coloring (I used 4 drops)

Just dump all the ingredients into your pot and give them a good stir. Enlist some small help if possible – they will think you are magic.

Put your pot on the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms into a ball.

As soon as it joins into one big glob, take it off the heat and dump it onto your counter or some wax paper. Wait for it to cool, then knead it a few times until it is nice and soft. This is where you have to use a little self control to let the kids have a turn too.:)

This would make a perfect gift for any kid – not just for Christmas, I’m thinking birthdays, party favors, gifts for the classroom kids, cousins, neighbors, anyone!

Cookie Clay Dough

from Everyday Food Storage

enough for 3-4 children
(Like Play-Doh only you can cook it & eat it too!)

In Mixer:
Cream together: 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
1 tsp vanilla

Add: 2 cup whole wheat flour
2 T dry egg powder (do not add water at this time) or 1 extra large egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon

(if you used dehydrated eggs) Mix & Slowly Add: 2 to 4 T water till consistency of Play-Doh

Now all you need is CLEAN hands, table or counter top, & creativity
[THAT IS RIGHT--NO FLOUR NEEDED for forming---so no mess!]
Make letters & numbers out of Cookie Clay Dough ropes or balls, make animals, faces, turtles, cars, or what have you. You can also use clean Play-Doh accessaries.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes (depends on thickness so
keep your eye on it as some pieces may need to come out earlier than others)
(Note: The high oven temprature will kill germs so relax and enjoy.)

Cool 3 minutes

EAT Your Creations!

Edible Playdough

Here's the super-simple recipe:
1 Cup of softened butter
1 1/4 Cup powdered sugar
1 1/4 Cup powdered milk
1 Cup white corn syrup
a few drops of your choice of food coloring

Combine, roll into a ball, cover in plastic wrap and chill for a half hour.

What makes this an extra fun project is that you can create your dough sculptures, decorate them with m&ms, raisins, your favorite cereal, etc. and then gobble them up for snacktime!

***Insider tip: There are TONS of edible playdough recipes floating around, but this one works the best for using the food coloring and getting those fun, bright colors.

Cooked Play Dough

from Jamie

1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar

Add:

1 c. water
1 Tbsp oil
Food coloring as desired

Cook over medium heat; stir constantly until mixture forms into a stiff ball. Remove from heat. With spatula, remove from pan and knead on counter. (don't be discouraged as mixture heats on the stove, it looks lumpy and unsuccessful.) If more food coloring is needed, you may knead more in until evenly mixed. Store in plastic bag or bowl.