Scented playdough gift jars
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The dry playdough ingredients layered in a pint jar with a label and directions for the recipient to cook it.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/3 cup Salt
- 2 tsp Cream of Tartar
- Pint size mason jar with lid
- Label with cooking instructions
- To make it (recipient adds): 1 cup water 1 Tbl oil (vegetable, olive, etc.), food coloring (optional)
Equipment
- mason jars
Directions
- Mix the flour, salt, and cream of tartar and pour them into a pint mason jar with a lid.
- Attach a label with the cooking instructions.
- To use: tip the jar into a saucepan and stir in 1 cup of water and 1 Tbl of oil.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time, until thick and beginning to form a ball.
- Take it off the heat and set it on waxed paper.
- Once it is cool enough, knead it into a soft ball of play dough.
- If you like, knead in a few drops of food coloring.
- Keep the play dough in a container with a lid.
Notes
A grownup may need to help with the stove step.
Safety: NOT a food; label the jar Play dough, not for eating so it isn’t mistaken for a baking mix. If you add scent, kitchen extracts or spices (cinnamon, vanilla) are gentler than essential oils, which can irritate skin and aren’t recommended for young kids. High salt; keep from dogs.