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 the Candy Cane Play Dough and give that as a gift…or you can fill the jar with the dry ingredients to make the Play Dough and let your recipients make it at home. I will share the printables tomorrow for the Candy Cane Play Dough Gift Kit. Either way, I think it is a fun and unique gift idea for kids.
To make the Candy Cane Play Dough you will need the following:
Candy Cane Play Dough
*printable Candy Cane Play Dough Recipe
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
Mix all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat. 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. Let dough cool to the touch and knead till soft and supple.
*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.
The Play Dough 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.
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 Play Dough Printable Labels
Here are some of our other favorite Play Dough Recipes:
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Super cute idea!
Such a fun gift idea!
xoxox
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!
Such a cool idea! Perfect for December! Thanks for sharing!
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!
Yes! Plastic would be great and much safer!
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?
Would peppermint extract be ok to use instead?
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?
Kelley, thanks for you suggestion.