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Natural Pumpkin Spice Playdough

This natural playdough smells amazing and is so easy to make! It requires no expensive cream of tartar or stovetop cooking, calling instead for boiling water.
Keyword: homemade playdough, natural playdough, pumpkin spice play dough
Yield: 2.5 pounds
Author: Melissa Kalbfleisch - Hymns & Home

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Heat-proof spatula or wooden spoon
  • Heat-safe liquid measuring cup
  • Kettle or pot for boiling water
  • Parchment paper
  • Stovetop or electric kettle

Materials

  • 3+ cups unbleached all purpose flour plus more for kneading
  • 1 cup kosher salt, fine
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1.5 cups boiling water
  • small splash vanilla extract
  • yellow food dye, conventional or natural - conventional takes 36 drops, for reference
  • red food dye, conventional or natural - conventional takes 12 drops, for reference

Instructions

  • Begin heating the kettle and melting your coconut oil while you gather your ingredients and equipment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, all spice, and cloves.
  • To a large glass measuring cup add lemon juice, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and food dyes. Add in boiling water and gently mix.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until completely combined. Dough will be somewhat wet and sticky. Turn dough out onto parchment paper.
  • When the dough is cool enough to be handled, knead the dough, adding extra flour as needed, until it is the desired consistency and no longer sticky.
  • Enjoy! Dough should be kept in an airtight container when not in use. May be refrigerated to increase shelf life. Discard if playdough begins to look wet, moldy, or slimy.

Notes

The amount of food dye required will depend on the type used. Conventional dyes provide bolder color than natural dyes. If using natural dye but you want a bolder color, consider using a concentrated or powder form to avoid making the dough overly wet.