Homemade Children’s Playdough

This is way better than the store bought stuff!

This recipe is from an old Church fundraiser cookbook I was given years ago.  I made this constantly when my girls were little.  I always doubled it as it gave both of them a good amount to play with.

Homemade Playdough:

1 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1 cup water

1 pkg Kool-Aid (added to water)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Mix all ingredients together and cook on low heat until solid, stirring frequently.  Completely safe for small children, even if eaten.  Keep in plastic container when not in use.

(If you do double the recipe, there is no need to add two packages of Kool-Aid – it’s fine with just one.)

My girls loved getting it right out of the pot when it was still really warm – they would stand at the counter and jump up and down. They also loved picking new flavours of Kool-Aid for the next batch.  Be warned if you have little ones – the Kool-Aid makes it smell much more appetizing than it actually is!

Enjoy!