Magic and Mayhem

Okay, as promised, here’s my easy no-cook playdough recipe.  I have no idea where it came from originally but this has been a favorite around here for years.

This is one of the easiest playdough recipes I’ve ever tried and is not all grainy and odd like most playdough that isn’t cooked.  We make it at least weekly in the winter because it’s so quick and easy.  And it smells great.

Hand lotion playdough

Mix 2 cups of flour with a half cup of salt.  

Add 1 cup of hot water with food coloring of choice added (we like Wilson cake decorating colors because they’re so intense), 1 TBS cooking oil and 1 TBS hand lotion (use all natural if you like, or a scent your kids are fond of).  

Stir well, add a little flour if necessary if it’s sticky. I usually have to tinker with a little extra flour.

This lasts pretty well and smells really good if you use a nice lotion.  It can be fun to use a tropical scent or one that really smells heavenly.  Just remind the kids that this one isn’t edible. 

Store in a ziplock bag in the fridge to make it last even longer.