How to Make Kool-aid Play Dough

Grape Kool-Aid could produce a play dough in this color.

This play dough recipe is easy to make at home with kids because it requires no cooking at all. Any flavor of Kool-Aid will work, and the color and scent of the drink mix will be captured in the dough. Kids can mold the play dough for hours. It is non-toxic, so no harm will come to a child who eats some of the dough.

Things You'll Need

• Large mixing bowl and spoon
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup salt
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 packet Kool-Aid
• 1 tbsp. cream of tartar
• Large zip lock bag or air tight container

Instructions

1. Measure the flour, salt, oil, and cream of tartar into the mixing bowl.

2. Mix in the Kool-Aid with 2 cups of boiling water.

3. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients until the dough forms.

4. Knead the dough with your hands. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour to make it smooth.

Tips & Warnings

• Store the finished dough in a zip lock bag or air tight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for 1 month.

References

• Food: Kool-Aid Playdough
• Cooks: Kool-Aid Playdough

Resources

• Playdough Recipe