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Jello Playdough Recipe

Celebrate colorful and fun with our easy Jello play dough recipe! Safe and non-toxic, it's perfect for creative playtime with kids.
Course Kids Crafts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups of dough per color
Cost $5

Equipment

  • Measuring cup(s)
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 7 boxes J-Ello 3 oz boxes (cherry, orange, lemon, lime, blue raspberry, and grape)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for each color
  • 1/2 cup salt for each color
  • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar for each color
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil for each color
  • 1 cup boiling water for each color

Instructions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl heat 1 cup of water for 2 1/2 minutes (until boiling). You can also use a saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
    Jello, flour, boiling water, salt, cream of tartar, canola oil
  • In a large bowl add white flour, salt, cream of tartar, and one 3 oz packet of Jell-O. Stir to combine.
    Jello, flour, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl
  • Carefully add the boiling water and oil to the flour mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and a ball of dough begins to form. If the dough is still sticky, add 1-2 Tbsp of flour at a time, and mix well until the dough is no longer sticky.
    Adding boiling water to the jello and dry ingredients
  • Place on a piece of parchment paper until the dough is completely cooled (at least 20 – 30 minutes)
    Cooling and ready to put on the parchment paper
  • Repeat steps 1-4 until all the Jell-O rainbow colors are made.
    jello playdough in rainbow colors

Notes

Each color of Jell-O makes about 4 C of play dough. The recipe can easily be cut in half.
Before giving the dough to your kids, check its texture and consistency. If it starts to feel dry, you can add a few drops of oil and knead it to restore its softness.