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Sparkly Glitter Playdough Recipe

Sparkly Glitter Playdough Recipe


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Magical glitter playdough brings sparkle and sensory play to children’s crafting adventures. Homemade playdough with shimmering colors provides creative entertainment for little hands and curious minds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (120 ml) salt
  • ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) fine glitter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla or peppermint extract
  • A few drops of food coloring

Instructions

  1. Mixture Preparation: Blend flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan, creating a uniform powder base.
  2. Liquid Integration: Add water, oil, food coloring, and optional fragrance, whisking continuously to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
  3. Heating Process: Place saucepan on medium-low heat, stirring consistently to prevent ingredient separation and ensure even cooking.
  4. Dough Transformation: Observe the mixture thickening and developing a dense consistency, continuing to stir until the dough pulls away from the pan edges and forms a cohesive ball.
  5. Cooling Stage: Remove from heat and let the dough rest for 5 minutes to prevent potential burning, then transfer to a clean work surface.
  6. Kneading and Finishing: Manipulate the warm dough with steady motions until a smooth texture emerges, incorporating glitter evenly throughout the process.
  7. Final Preparation: Once the glitter is thoroughly integrated and the dough reaches a uniform consistency, the playdough is ready for creative exploration.

Notes

  • Prevent Lumps: Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly before adding liquids to eliminate potential clumping and ensure smooth dough texture.
  • Control Heat Carefully: Maintain medium-low temperature and stir constantly to prevent burning or uneven cooking of playdough mixture.
  • Knead with Care: Work dough gently after cooling to develop optimal elasticity without overworking the mixture.
  • Glitter Distribution: Sprinkle glitter gradually while kneading to achieve even, consistent sparkle throughout the playdough.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 560 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg