Peppermint Christmas Playdough
Quick and easy no-cook peppermint scented Christmas playdough.
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Servings: 1 Batch
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup salt
- 1 Tablespoon cream of tartar
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2-3 teaspoons peppermint extract
- red food coloring Gel will be most vibrant
Instructions
- In a large, heat-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Pour the boiling oil, water and peppermint into the flour mixture. If you're making the dough red, you can add a few drops of the food coloring.
- Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients until it comes together.
- Once the dough is cool enough to touch, turn out on your work surface and knead it until it's smooth.
Notes
How do you get both the red and white color dough?
If you want to make both white and red, you will need to make a second batch of the dough but leave out the food coloring in one of the batches.
Can I make the two colors of doughs without needing to make two batches?
Yes, I will warn you this might be a little messier. You will make the whole batch without the food coloring, then remove half the dough. Then you will stir the red food coloring into the second half of the dough. When you knead the dough, your hands might get a little red food coloring on them. I find spraying my hands with Lysol helps remove the food coloring from my skin.
How do I store the playdough?
You can store it in an airtight container right at room temperature. Can I use peppermint oil instead of peppermint extract?
You may use a few drops of peppermint essential oils if you have those on hand. How do you get that bright red color?
I love to use gel food coloring; it gives a tremendous vibrant color without adding too much liquid.
You can store it in an airtight container right at room temperature. Can I use peppermint oil instead of peppermint extract?
You may use a few drops of peppermint essential oils if you have those on hand. How do you get that bright red color?
I love to use gel food coloring; it gives a tremendous vibrant color without adding too much liquid.
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