Candy Cane Christmas Scented Playdough Recipe (2024)

• 150g Flour (approx 1 Cup)
• 150g Salt (approx 1/2 Cup)
• 200ml Water
• 1 Tsp Vegetable Oil
• 2 Tsp Cream of Tartar
• Red & White Food Colouring
• Iridescent Glitter
• Peppermint Flavouring/Extract

• Measure out all the ingredients that you will need and add to your saucepan
  (I like to weigh everything out straight into the saucepan so there’s only one thing to wash up!)
• Add your white or red food colouring depending on which batch you are making first
  (This recipe can either be duplicated one for each colour if you want to make a lot of playdough for multiple children or you can make it up and half the mixture before colouring)
• Add iridescent glitter or a festive colour of choice
  (This is easier if done in the pan before cooking – if using iridescent glitter you can simply halve the mixture to colour afterwards)
• Cook the playdough on a low heat whilst constantly stirring
  (the dough will start to get thicker and more dough like as you stir. Once you are able to touch the playdough without your hands getting sticky, it is done – be careful it will be hot!)
• Take out of the pan and knead, then leave to cool
  (Once it is not hot to touch I tend to put it in the fridge to firm up)
• Get your playdough out, and if needed, either add flour if too sticky, or add a little oil if too dry
  (Homemade playdough is easy to fix in this way and will keep for a long time in a sealed container or bag)

Once your playdough is made it really is entirely up to your little one how to get stuck in!

• Have fun mixing the playdough together and make some lovely swirly patterns
• Have a go at making your own candy canes by rolling two long strands and twisting them together to create the iconic red and white stripe
• Alternatively roll small balls and assemble in alternate colours and then roll over to create a flat candy cane pattern
• Use cutters, or pieces of real candy cane and make some candy cane cookies for play
• Use your imagination and go for it!