We love homemade play dough! I make a special batch for nearly every holiday, and sometimes just because a wild idea strikes me and I need to try it out on the kids-luckily they are always happy to have new colors, scents and textures.
Play-dough recipes are pretty basic and similar, with a few ingredient changes here and there. This particular one is scented with yummy flavors, and the pastel colors resemble conversation hearts.
I added in Frosting Creations and I love how it colored the play dough pretty pastel colors and scented them so deliciously- I used Strawberry Shortcake, Mint Chocolate, and Cotton Candy.
While the play dough smells great it tastes horrid, so please take my advice and refrain from tasting it- although it is safe {another reason I love making it at home}.
The ingredients are basic pantry staples so you are likely to have everything on hand. Set out a batch of this play dough with cookie cutters and a rolling pin for a fun invitation to play.
If you have a budding speller provide letter stamps for a little learning thrown in and see what fun messages you can both come up with!
Ingredients
-1 ½ cups all purpose flour
-½ cup cornstarch
-1 cup salt
-2 cups water
-2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
-1 Tbsp. cream of tarter
-3 packages of Duncan Hines Frosting Creations
Directions:
1. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients.
2. Stir constantly until the dough solidifies and begins to pull from the side of the pan. {I bought a cheap pot at the thrift store to dedicate to play dough making.} If dough still feels sticky, cook a few minutes longer.
3. When it resembles a dry bread dough, turn out of pan onto counter. Allow it to cool until it is comfortable to touch with your hands. Knead several times to combine and smooth dough.
4. To scent: I divided this batch of play dough into 6 equal pieces but only scented 3 so that it would be stronger. Make a dent in the center of your play dough, dump an entire packet of frosting creations into the well. Fold play dough over gently. {Be careful! I was a little rough the first time and powder went everywhere.} Continue kneading and rolling the dough to work the powder in.
5. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. I find ours usually lasts for months. If it begins to dry out a bit just add a tad more oil and work it in.
What scents would you use on your play-dough?
Tammy says
That is such a creative way to use those packets! I actually have some chocolate marshmallow and cherry vanilla ones in my pantry right now (I may even have an orange one!) Those would all make great scents for play-doh!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
This looks fun! I’d like the cotton candy scent,
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
What a fun and easy way to make play dough for the kids!
Angela says
This looks like such a fun activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Robin Gagnon says
I need to make my daughter some.
Becca @ Mama B says
Love this! Perfect for all the snow days we’ve been having!
Toni says
I love this recipe! I can’t wait to try it!
Mickey says
Ooh, love this idea! There are some really fun flavors and colors to choose!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
Nice idea adding the frosting mixes! I’ve only ever used normal food coloring and oils to scent my playdough.
Kathleen says
My boys would get a real kick out of scented play dough, maybe we will have to make some this week.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
My daughter’s birthday is coming up and these would be perfect for her sleepover. I’d probably like a strawberry or cherry scent.
HilLesha says
Definitely the Cotton Candy! In fact, I have tried the frosting before – what a treat!
saminder gumer says
so easy to make and i have all of this at home. thanks from the kids.
Jenn says
Sweet T would have so much fun with this. She plays Play-Doh every day just about.
Donna says
I hate the smell of play dough, this would be so much nicer to smell!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I probably would go with peppermint, cinnamon and gingerbread. Clearly I like Fall and Winter scents. lol This would be fun though and I love that you can add a bit of oil to extend its life if it dries out.
Donna says
Oh, those fragrances would be nice. Maybe even a pumpkin and apple spice, too! 🙂
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
I’d have to go with the Mint Chocolate! Wow, how inventive to use it in a play dough for its scent!
kevin morrison says
Wow! Greatfun and easy way to make play dough for the kids.
LyndaS says
I am not sure which scents I would use. I think I would have a hard time not eating the play dough. At least it’s not toxic. 😉
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
I haven’t made homemade play dough in ages. I need to remember to do so especially with winter being so long this year.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I love homemade play doh but I make mine a little different. I’ll have to try this way though.
Marcie W. says
This looks like such a fun idea! I know my kids would have a blast and I’m anxiously awaiting the time when my nephew won’t try and eat the dough. I’d like to try a lemon scented yellow dough!
Todd Lovessweeps says
Fun ! My mom used to make me my own play-doh – not sure what recipe she followed but tthis looks cool
Lolo says
This looks like a great recipe for play doh. So many scents I would try!
Angela says
Scented play-dough sounds like a fun project to do with the kids! I love the pastel colors.
Colleen says
I would have never thought to scent it with frosting
Julie says
Mmm… I wish they tasted as good as they smelled. Then again, I doubt my son would take kindly to me eating all his playthings. 🙂
Kelsey Apley says
I loved playing with Playdoh when I was a kid. I might make some for my niece and nephews!!!
April Decheine says
Oh my gosh my kids would of loved this when they were little, something for the soon to be grandkids!
Raijean says
That’s such a neat idea, never thought about that.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I like the idea of making it scented. I bet my kids would want to eat it though, lol!