{"id":5049,"date":"2022-12-03T03:05:37","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T04:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=5049"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:38:49","slug":"make-soft-gingerbread-playdough-in-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/03\/make-soft-gingerbread-playdough-in-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Soft Gingerbread Playdough in Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Try baking this gingerbread playdough recipe for the holidays!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012509 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"homemade gingerbread play dough\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/homemade-gingerbread-play-dough-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Looking for a fun kids&rsquo; craft to keep them occupied during winter break?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consider making this homemade gingerbread playdough as a creative Christmas craft or activity. With basic pantry ingredients (which you likely already have at home) and a simple cooking method, the easy dough comes together in a cinch!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012995 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"easy to make gingerbread play dough activity\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/easy-to-make-play-dough-activity-.jpg\"><br \/>\nWe love this homemade playdough because of its buttery soft texture and delicious gingerbread scent. Break out your <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">rolling pins<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">cookie cutters<\/a> for some fun device-free entertainment for the whole family as both kids <em>and<\/em> adults will love this fun holiday craft project!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012514 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"dry ingredients for gingerbread play dough\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dry-ingredients-for-gingerbread-play-dough-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012516 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"mixing gingerbread play dough on the stove\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mixing-gingerbread-play-dough-on-the-stove-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012517 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"molding gingerbread play dough with hands\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/molding-gingerbread-play-dough-with-hands-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012534 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"rolling gingerbread play dough on a cutting board\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/rolling-gingerbread-play-dough-on-a-cutting-board-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012536 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/play-dough-gingerbread-man-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Homemade Gingerbread Playdough <\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup all-purpose flour \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 cup salt\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 teaspoon cream of tartar\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 tablespoon ground cinnamon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 teaspoon ground ginger\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 tablespoon ground nutmeg\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon ground cloves\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 tablespoons vegetable oil\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup water \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a medium saucepan, stir together flour, salt, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mix in the water and oil, then stir until the mixture thickens like a batter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cook mixture over low\/medium heat on the stove until a thick dough forms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place the dough onto parchment paper and knead until smooth. Each batch yields about 2 cups of soft, fragrant, gingerbread dough.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012502 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"homemade gingerbread playdough gift in a jar \" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gingerbread-play-dough-recipe-hip2save.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Hip Tips for this Gingerbread Playdough recipe:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>DIY gift idea: Place your finished dough in a jar and attach a little <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">gingerbread man cookie cutter<\/a> with some ribbon for a festive last-minute handmade gift!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Is this dough edible? Although it smells like yummy gingerbread, this dough is not meant for eating, nor would it taste appetizing because of the salt. However, I like how it&rsquo;s safe for little hands and non-toxic just in case kids <em>are<\/em> tempted to taste it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>How to store the dough to keep it fresh: Place the ball in a sealed bag or container so it can last for a few days between play sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider doubling this recipe for larger play dates. This recipe makes about 2 cups of dough so double the batch when more than 2 kids are playing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Want to make snow dough? Hip reader Sue suggested making white dough from this recipe (without the spices) and when it&rsquo;s done, add a considerable amount of glitter when kneading. The glitter stays in the dough, and voila, now you have snow dough!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10012519 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"rolling out gingerbread play dough on a cutting board \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/rolling-out-gingerbread-play-dough-craft-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Though my kids have grown, we still LOVE playdough!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In fact, the last time I made this a few years ago, my then 13-year-old helped me make the batch and I could tell he was actually into it! We haven&rsquo;t just sat down and played with playdough since they were little. Even as an adult, molding and working with the dough is oddly satisfying and stress-relieving, which we all need during the holidays. &#128516;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\", sans-serif\">This recipe smells heavenly, is easy to make, and results in a super soft texture dough (which is even more of a treat when it&rsquo;s still somewhat warm from the stove). Adding that little bit of oil keeps it from drying out so playtime doesn&rsquo;t have to end. <em>Enjoy!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Try these <a rel=\"\">DIY cinnamon Christmas ornaments<\/a> with the kiddos!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Try baking this gingerbread playdough recipe for the holidays! 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