Cinnamon Spice Playdough

January 31, 2011

Scented Playdough- Cinnamon Spice by Not just Cute

I came across this play dough recipe when I was searching for art activities for kinder and immediately my nose filled with phantom baking smells.  A and I made it as a cooking experience for the kinder kids yesterday and the whole room smelt like cookies. We did not add food colouring to it, and left it natural instead- flecked with the spices.  Some fo the children really enjoyed working with the scented play dough, while a few found it too overwhelming.  I personally loved the way it made the whole room smell like home.

Here I have copied and pasted the recipe directly from Not Just Cute, so all credit goes there.

Scented Playdough–Cinnamon Spice!

If you want great scented playdough, that smells like an actual, natural food scent, try this one out!  It’s probably my favorite scented playdough, in large part because it makes your whole room smell like a bakery!  In fact, you’ll have to remind your children that in spite of the great scent, it is still not for eating!

Incorporating scented playdough engages the sense of smell along with the tactile experience of traditional playdough, making it a multi-sensory activity.  The added scent also enhances the dramatic play themes that often work their way into playdough activities, as children may begin making apple pie, cinnamon rolls, or their favorite cake.  Additionally, playdough enhances creative and small motor skills.

Cinnamon Spice Playdough

2 cups flour

1 cup salt

4 tsp cream of tartar or alum

5 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cloves

2 cups water

2 Tbsp. oil

(Food coloring if desired.  I like to leave it a natural cinnamon color.)

Combine the dry ingredients in a saucepan.  Add the water and oil and mix well.  Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken and form a stiff ball.  Remove from heat and knead when cooled enough to handle.  Store in a ziplock bag when cooled to keep from drying.

Feel free to play with this recipe and make it your own!  In fact, please let us know here how you were able to make it better!

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