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DIY Taste-Safe Play Dough

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Create a delicious sensory experience with this DIY Taste-Safe Play Dough! You can whip up JOLLY RANCHER, HERSHEY’S Cocoa and REESE’S Peanut Butter scented play dough using easily accessible ingredients you can find at home. This taste-safe dough is a great way to keep the kids busy while giving you peace of mind.

You'll Need

  • Jolly Rancher Scented Dough
  • 2.5 cups
    flour
  • 1/2 cup
    salt
  • 2 Tbsps
    cream of tartar
  • 1 packet
    instant gelatin (or drink mix)
  • 1 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 1 cup
    boiling water
  • HERSHEY'S Cocoa Scented Dough
  • 1 and 3/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup
    corn starch
  • 1/2 cup
    vegetable oil
  • REESE'S Peanut Butter Dough
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable or olive oil
READY TO MAKE THIS?

Directions

1
taste safe play dough ingredients divided into measuring cups

Note: This would be best for those who desire a texture closer to play dough. Requires heat and is taste safe.

2
dry ingredients mixed in bowl

Combine dry ingredients.

3
vegetable oil mixed into bowl of dry ingredients

Add in vegetable oil, mix well.

4
boiling water being mixed in with all ingredients

Pour in boiling water and begin stirring with a spoon or spatula.

5
kneading cooled mixture

When it’s cool enough to handle, start kneading with hands until it’s smooth and pliable.

6
dough on cutting board with more flour sprinkled on top

If the mixture has cooled and is still too wet, add more flour.

7
completed taste safe play dough

If the mixture comes out too dry, add more oil.

HERSHEY’S Cocoa Scented Dough

Directions

1. Note: This would be best for those who like a less sticky, more cloud-dough texture. Requires no heat and is taste safe.

2. Combine dry ingredients in bowl.

3. Add in vegetable oil.

4. Begin stirring with a spoon, when it gets difficult, start kneading with your hands.

5. If too dry, add more oil. If too wet, add more flour.

 

REESE’S Peanut Butter Dough

Directions

1. Note: This would be best for those who want to play with something that is also edible. Requires no heat.

2. Combine dry ingredients.

3. Add in vegetable oil, mix well.

4. Pour in boiling water and begin stirring with a spoon or spatula.

5. When it’s cool enough to handle, start kneading with hands until it’s smooth and pliable.

6. If the mixture has cooled and is still too wet, add more flour.

7. If the mixture comes out too dry, add more oil.