How to Make Chocolate Playdough (Scented, Non-Edible but Non-Toxic)

Playdough stimulates creativity, enhances hand/eye coordination, and is just plain fun! Your little one will love Chocolate Scented Playdough!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bowl
• Pan
• Measuring Cup
• Tablespoon
• Microwave/Stove
• Countertop / Table
• 1 1/4 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup of salt
• 1/2 tbsp cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 cup of water

1. 
    

   Gather bowl, pan, spoon, and all of the ingredients necessary.

2. 
    
   Cocoa powder scents the dough!

   Measure out and mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and cream of tartar in the pan.

3. 
    

   Measure out and boil the water, either in the microwave or a separate pan on the stove.

4. 
    

   Measure out and add the vegetable oil and boiling water. Stir very quickly and mix well.

5. 
    

   Cook over low heat, stir until the dough becomes a ball.

6. 
    

   Allow the playdough to cool.

7. 
    

   Give to kids to enjoy! Let their creativity run!

Tips & Warnings

• Playdough can be stored in an airtight container.
• It tastes horrible, but it non-toxic.

[danahinders]

on 4/13/2008 Sounds like a fun project to try!

[CCrock]

on 4/11/2008 this is a fun idea, but not being able to eat it must be torture!