Best 6 Fruity Play Dough Recipes

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Welcome to the world of fruity play dough, where creativity and sensory play collide. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating your own fruity play dough, inviting your senses to a delightful journey. Say goodbye to store-bought play dough and embrace the joy of making your own, using simple, non-toxic ingredients that are safe for little hands. Get ready to whip up a batch of fruity play dough that will transport you to a world of vibrant colors, tantalizing scents, and endless opportunities for imaginative play.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PLAY DOUGH



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Creating this play dough is super-easy. The best part is that you can customize batches to any color. -Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1/2 cup salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil
Food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the flour, cream of tarter and salt. Gradually add the water and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until a ball forms., Cool. Divide dough and knead in colors as desired. Store in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITY PLAY DOUGH



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While looking for craft recipes for my kids I found this on a website for children who have nerve injuries to their arms and hands. They had a lot of wonderful recipes for things kids could do to move their hands. Here is the one I most want to try.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 10m

Yield 1 ball playdough

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1/3 ounce) package sugar-free jello
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients in a pan.
  • Add the liquid and turn up the heat to medium.
  • Stir until the mixture forms a ball.
  • Place the ball on waxed paper until it cools.
  • Different flavors of jello will produce different colors and scents.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1275.7, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 113468.2, Carbohydrate 216, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 31.1

EDIBLE PLAY DOUGH



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Believe it or not, I encourage our kids to play with their food! When they were younger, they'd roll out this dough and use cookies cutters to cut out shapes. Then they ate their works of art as a nutritious snack.-Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill. Shape into faces, letters, shapes, etc. or cut out with cookie cutters. If mixture is too sticky, roll in additional milk powder. Decorate with raisins or candy if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

COLORFUL AND EDIBLE PLAY DOUGH



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A vibrant colored, fun play dough that your children can enjoy making, playing with, and eating! The soft drink mix gives it color and flavor!

Provided by Stacy Child

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
2 ½ cups white flour
½ cup salt
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
2 (0.13 ounce) packages unsweetened, fruit-flavored soft drink mix (such as KOOL-AID®)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a sauce pan; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soft drink mix in a large bowl; stir the vegetable oil into the flour mixture using a spoon, not a whisk. Pour the hot water into the bowl and continue stirring. When the dough is cool enough to handle, turn it onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Store unused portions in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 12.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PLAY DOUGH



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I like the recipe cause it is simple to make, and the kids love the smell, got the recipe from a Martha Stewart show.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Household Cleaner

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup flour
1 1/4 ounces Kool-Aid (any colour, makes it smell good)
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup salt
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients in bowl then oil, then pour boiling water in and mix thoroughly.
  • Wrap in cellophane or air tight container and store in fridge.
  • Should last a few months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 14609.3, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.5

EDIBLE PLAY DOUGH



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Your kids can eat this play dough after playing with it. It's so simple and fun to make!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups powdered milk
2 cups honey
2 cups peanut butter

Steps:

  • Mix together the milk, honey, and peanut butter; shape into balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1591.2 calories, Carbohydrate 189.5 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 82.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 49.7 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 836.3 mg, Sugar 175.7 g

Tips

  • Choose the right ingredients. The type of flour, salt, and oil you use will affect the texture and consistency of your play dough. All-purpose flour is a good choice for beginners, but you can also use bread flour or whole wheat flour for a more textured dough. Fine salt will dissolve more easily than coarse salt, and olive oil will give your play dough a softer texture than vegetable oil.
  • Measure your ingredients carefully. The proportions of the ingredients are important for the success of your play dough. Too much or too little of one ingredient can make the dough too sticky, too dry, or too crumbly.
  • Knead the dough thoroughly. Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten in the flour, which makes the dough more elastic and less likely to crumble. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and pliable.
  • Add food coloring or essential oils. You can add food coloring or essential oils to your play dough to make it more colorful or scented. Just be sure to use food-safe coloring and essential oils, and avoid using too much, as this can make the dough sticky or oily.
  • Store the play dough properly. Play dough can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months. If you want to store it for longer, you can freeze it for up to 6 months. To thaw frozen play dough, simply place it in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for several hours.

Conclusion

Play dough is a fun and educational activity for kids of all ages. It is a great way to encourage creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own play dough at home. So get creative and have some fun!

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