Keyword gift in a jar, homemade playdough, kids gifts, party favors
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
The dry playdough ingredients layered in a pint jar with a label and directions for the recipient to cook it.
What You’ll Need
1cupFlour
1/3cupSalt
2tspCream of Tartar
Pint size mason jar with lid
Label with cooking instructions
To make it (recipient adds): 1 cup water1 Tbl oil (vegetable, olive, etc.), food coloring (optional)
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.