Gingerbread Play Dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4-1/2 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
• 3 drops green food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Put dry ingredients in a pot and mix well.

2. 2

   Add water, oil, and food coloring. (red and green food coloring will give the dough a darker brown color).

3. 3

   Cook 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and pulling away from the side of the

4. 4

   Dump dough onto lightly floured surface and knead to desired consistency. Careful, it will be a little hot.

5. 5

   Store in an airtight container.

6. 6

   Notes: I like the less salty feel of the dough when only adding a 1/4 salt but then it should really be stored in the fridge.

7. 7

   A half cup of salt will prevent the dough from molding and will allow you to store it at room temperature. Plus you can also dry and keep your dough creations.