Gingerbread Play Dough Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Play Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1/4 - 1/2 cup salt; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 drops red food coloring (optional); 3 drops green food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
1/4 - 1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 drops red food coloring (optional)
3 drops green food coloring (optional)

1
Put dry ingredients in a pot and mix well.
2
Add water, oil, and food coloring. (red and green food coloring will give the dough a darker brown color).
3
Cook 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and pulling away from the side of the
4
Dump dough onto lightly floured surface and knead to desired consistency. Careful, it will be a little hot.
5
Store in an airtight container.
6
Notes: I like the less salty feel of the dough when only adding a 1/4 salt but then it should really be stored in the fridge.
7
A half cup of salt will prevent the dough from molding and will allow you to store it at room temperature. Plus you can also dry and keep your dough creations.

156

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 1/4 - 1/2 cup salt, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Play Dough falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Play Dough

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