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two gingerbread man cookie cutters with play dough, rolling pin and buttons
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Gingerbread Playdough

Gingerbread playdough is easy to make and a great sensory activity for kids. I made 16 packages to send to kindergarten!
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time2 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Yield: 2 cups of dough
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

Materials

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. oil

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, cream of tartar and spices in a medium saucepan.
  • Add water and oil.
  • Heat on medium heat, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon or Danish dough whisk.
    The mixture will start out thin, then thicken, and then get a bit lumpy. When the dough begins to come together and pull from the sides remove from heat. The entire cooking time should only take 2-3 minutes. It just needs to somewhat resemble a shaggy dough.
  • Scoop dough out onto a work surface and allow it to for a couple of minutes, until you can handle it without burning your hands.
    Knead dough until smooth. Now pick up the playdough and give it a sniff. Heavenly, right? Smells just like gingerbread cookies!

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Notes

Allow playdough to cool before storing in an airtight container or plastic sandwich baggies. If stored properly the playdough will last a long time!