Tons of fun for kids!
Combine flour, salt, Kool-Aid and oil. Mix until water is ready, then add water (be very careful). Have an adult pour the boiling water and stir with a spoon until cool enough for a child to touch and mix thoroughly with hands. Let the child have the time of his/her life. They will love the smell.
Note: This is not edible even though it smells great! :)
By Robin from Washington, IA
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I am looking for recipe to make playdough using koolaid.
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I am looking for a playdough recipe that I used to make for children and must make for my grandson! I have seen several different types of recipes but the one I am thinking of you do not have to cook, but I remember I had to add dish soap!
am looking for recipe to make playdough using koolaid.
Thanks,
Lu Ann from Iowa
Editor's Note: Here are some recipes we published in the past.
Kool Aid Play Dough
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 package unsweetned Koolaid
1/4 cup salt
2 Tbsp. cream of tartar
1 cup water
Directions:
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Koolaid in a medium pan. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pan, remove. Knead until smooth.
Let cool and place in airtight containers or baggies
By imaqt1962
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Koolaid Playdough II
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 pack koolaid (any color you like)
3 Tbsp oil
1 cup boiling water
Directions:
Mix first three ingredients in a large bowl. Add the last 2. Stir until well blended. Remove from bowl and knead into soft dough. Store in air-tight containers.
By Suzanne S. I have a recipe for play dough that I have made for years. I tried a Kool-Aid recipe (may not have been this exact recipe) and it was way too sticky, and ended up throwing it out. Here is the recipe that I find most successful for my grandchildren:
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Play Dough (Non-Koolaid)
1/2 cup salt
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Food coloring of choice
Directions
Mix salt, flour and cream of tartar. Add water, oil and food coloring. Cook till the mixture is thick and the right consistency. I store in Ziploc bags.
Hint: Let the children get in on the act by measuring, etc. They enjoy it.
Linda from PA
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