Description
Engage in creative sensory play with this easy-to-make winter sensory dough, perfect for indoor fun during the colder months.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon peppermint extract (or your choice of scent)
- Food coloring (blue, white, or any winter-inspired colors)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract. Add food coloring and stir.
- Pour the wet ingredients into a large pot over medium heat and gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring continuously.
- Once the dough thickens and pulls away from the pot, transfer it to a clean surface to cool.
- Knead the dough until smooth and pliable, then place it in an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Swap food coloring with natural dyes for seasonal variations. For scent, use essential oils like cinnamon or cedar. Add textures with rice or oats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion for sensory play
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg