Make some Candy Cane Playdough for the kids this Christmas…or as a fun and unique gift idea. Sharing some Free Printable Jar Labels too.
HOMEMADE PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Last week I shared with you a simple gift idea for the kids or the kids friends…a Gingerbread PlayDough Gift Kit. Such a simple gift idea that is inexpensive but a great way for kids to use their motor skills and imaginations and get them away from the electronics. Today I am sharing another version of the Play Dough Gift Kit…Candy Cane Play Dough.
You can make this Christmas playdough that has a yummy peppermint scent and give it as a gift…or you can fill the jar with the dry ingredients to make the Playdough and let your recipients make it at home. Either way, I think it is a fun and unique gift idea for kids.
SUPPLIES TO MAKE CANDY CANE PLAYDOUGH
- medium saucepan
- medium bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- hand towels
- hot pad
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- rolling pin
- mason jar
- white card stock for labels
- ribbon
- bakers twine
- candy cane cookie cutter
PLAYDOUGH RECIPE
Last week I shared with you a simple gift idea for the kids or the kids friends…a Gingerbread Play Dough Gift Kit. Such a simple gift idea that is inexpensive but a great way for kids to use their motor skills and imaginations and get them away from the electronics. Today I am sharing another version of the Play Dough Gift Kit…Candy Cane Play Dough.
You can make this and give it as a gift…or you can fill the jar with the dry ingredients to make the Playdough and let your recipients make it at home. Either way, I think it is a fun and unique gift idea for kids.
HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH
Be sure to store your homemade peppermint playdough recipe in an air-tight container when not in use. It should last up to several months and will continue to smell amazing and retain its soft consistency and texture.
CANDY CANE PLAYDOUGH INGREDIENTS
- Flour
- Salt
- Cream of Tartar
- Water
- Vegetable Oil
- Peppermint essential Oil or peppermint extract
- White Glitter
- Red Food Color
HOW TO MAKE CANDY CANE PLAYDOUGH
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Pour into a medium saucepan, Add peppermint and glitter and cook playdough recipe on medium heat on the stove.
- Stir until ball forms and is no longer sticky. The sides will pull away from the side of the saucepan.
- Remove from the heat.
- When cool enough to touch, knead your playdough until fully mixed.
- Separate into two balls.
- Add red food coloring into one ball and knead until fully mixed.
- Set aside and let cool.
- Place into mason jar.
- Print out label and attach with glue.
- Add ribbon and cane cane to jar.
- That’s it! Now you have a fun homemade gift!
CANDY CANE PLAYDOUGH RECIPE
Candy Cane Play Dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/4 cup Salt
- 2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 6-8 drops of Peppermint Oil
- White Glitter optional
- 4-5 drops of Red Food Color
Instructions
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Mix all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat.
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Stir constantly until it forms a thick ball that is no longer sticky. The play dough will peel off the sides of the pan when it is all done.
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Let dough cool to the touch and knead till soft and supple.
Recipe Notes
*To make the two different colors (white and red), I made two different batches of Play Dough. You can cut the recipe in half...or just make it twice. Does that make sense? One recipe makes about a cup of play dough...or just enough to fill a small pint size mason jar.
FUN SUPPLIES TO USE WITH PLAYDOUGH
- kid rolling pin
- kids aprons
- gingerbread man cookie cutters
- cookie cutters set
- modeling dough head and body pieces
- play dough starter set
- play dough tool kit
- playdough silicone mat
CANDY CANE PLAYDOUGH CHRISTMAS GIFT
The recipe is my absolute favorite and it smells so amazing with the Peppermint Oil. I also love the addition of the Glitter. It glistens when you play with it! The Play Dough should last for several months if kept in a clean, air tight container.
PRINTABLE CANDY CANE PLAYDOUGH LABELS
If you would like to download the free printable Candy Cane Play Dough Jar Labels, you can get them by clicking on the link below:
Candy Cane Playdough Printable Labels
MORE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
- Minute to Win It Games
- Christmas Advent Calendar
- Evergreen Christmas tree picture
- How to Dry Orange Slices
- Favorite Christmas Books
- Graham Cracker Christmas Houses
- Magic Santa Key
- Christmas Eve Ornament Tradition
- Gingerbread Cookies for Santa
- Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Christmas gift
- Santa Claus Pancakes
- Reindeer Pancakes
- Santa Gift Tag Printable
- North Pole Christmas Crate
- Magic Reindeer Food
HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH
Here are some of our other favorite PlayDough Recipes:
- Gingerbread Play Dough
- Homemade Playdough
- Edible Peanut Butter Play Dough
- Peppermint Play Dough
- Gingerbread Play Dough
- Chocolate Play Dough
- Pumpkin Spice Play Dough
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Desiree @The36thAvenue says
Super cute idea!
[email protected] says
Such a fun gift idea!
xoxox
Shambray says
This will go great with the coloring books that my daughter is giving to her friends. Right now playdough is her all time favorite. So she will love it. So cute!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Such a cool idea! Perfect for December! Thanks for sharing!
Heather says
Can you use a plastic type jar? With kids I was hesitant to use the regular glass mason jar. Any idea where to buy cute plastic type mason jars?
Thank you and love, love, love this idea!
Amy says
Yes! Plastic would be great and much safer!
tya Nelson says
I have made theses twice in the last week, both times I waited for it to cool for a few hours and both times I put them on an air tight container, yet both times within 3 days it was growing mold. What am I doing wrong?
Stephanie says
Would peppermint extract be ok to use instead?
Kelley says
I think the idea is wonderful, anything to inspire and exercise little imaginations.
But is it wise to make something that shouldn’t be eaten smell like a goodie that they’d love to taste? I realize it’s non-toxic, but why put temptation in front of them?
The Idea Room Assistant says
Kelley, thanks for you suggestion.
What a fun gift for kids or something fun to make with them on Christmas! I bet it smells amazing!!
Natalie- It does make the entire house smell amazing.
I can see a couple of my children trying to eat this! What a great idea for my kids to give cousins!
Kristyn- It smells so good that they may want to eat it….lol.