DIY Scented Playdough

We have gone through a lot of playdough since E was old enough to play with it! In an effort to save money, I tried a few different recipes to make our own. After tweeking it here and there and A LOT of cream of tartar later, I found what works best for us! We love store bought playdough too, but it has been fun to make our own and add different scents. Although it is non-toxic, I definitely don't let the kids eat it, I would suggest you do the same!

This recipe will make three separate doughs. If desired, you can skip step two and make one large batch of playdough!

Supplies:

1. One cup flour
2. One cup water
3. Two teaspoons cream of tartar
4. 1/3 cup salt (yes, that reads CUP)
5. One tablespoon vegetable oil
6. Food coloring (gel or liquid)
   • Scent add-ins: ground cinnamon, almond extract, lavender oil & green apple jello mix packet

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients except the food coloring and scent add-ins, mix well
2. Divide into three equal parts to make three different scented doughs
3. Transfer one mixture at a time to a two quart sauce pan and heat on LOW
4. Continue to stir and add in preferred color and green apple jello mix at this time while it is still liquid. We used green, purple and orange
5. It will thicken after a few minutes, turn off heat and continue to fold together
6. Place dough on parchment paper to cool
7. Once cooled, add in desired scent
   • Cinnamon & Almond: tablespoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
   • Lavender: three drops of lavender oil
8. Knead dough until completely smooth
9. Store dough in a sealed container 
10. Have fun playing with your dough!

We love these three scents and colors! We plan to try some more fall-themed dough soon, stay tuned!