Health & Fitness
Victoria's Edible Play Dough Recipes
Sometimes it's just plain fun to play with your food! If you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, this Labor Day Weekend, how about making Edible Play Dough?
Victoria's Edible Play Dough Recipes
Sometimes it's just plain fun to play with your food! If you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, this Labor Day Weekend, how about making Edible Play Dough?
BASIC PLAY DOUGH
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INGREDIENTS
1/3 Cup Margarine
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1/3 Cup Light Corn Syrup
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Pound Powdered Sugar
Food Coloring
In a large size mixing bowl mix the margarine with the corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Add the powdered sugar bit by bit. If you need less use less and if you need more than use more. Knead until the color is well blended. Divide into
portions and add the food coloring(s). Work the food coloring well into each portion. Store in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator when not using. Makes 1 batch.
PEANUT BUTTER PLAY DOUGH
INGREDIENTS
½ Cup Corn Syrup
¾ Cup Peanut Butter
½ Cup Soft Margarine
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
5 Cups Powdered Sugar
In a large size bowl mix all of the ingredients thoroughly. Play and Eat. Make sure everyone’s hands are nice and clean. Use a piece of waxed paper to work on. Makes 1 batch.
JELLO-O PLAY DOUGH
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Flour
½ Cup Salt
1 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 (3 ½ Ounce) Package Unsweetened Jell-O
In a medium size cooking pot combine the flour, salt, water, oil, cream of tartar
and package of Jell-O. Mix well and cook over a medium heat. Stir constantly
until the mixture looks like mashed potatoes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes. Flour your hands and knead until the mixture is dry. Make sure that the play dough has cooled completely before storing in an airtight container. Makes 1 batch.