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Chocolate Playdough Recipe

BySarah McClelland Updated on

As the weather cools down, there’s nothing more comforting than the rich, warm scent of chocolate. This Chocolate Playdough recipe brings the smell of hot cocoa to playtime, making it a perfect cozy indoor activity for kids. This homemade playdough is sure to become a favorite!

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Chocolate Playdough Recipe

Whether you want to give this homemade playdough a hot chocolate theme for winter or a s’mores theme for summer, it’s fun and easy to make!

NOTE: This recipe does not make an edible chocolate playdough. Try our chocolate pudding slime recipe for an edible playdough!

Supplies:

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

How to Make Chocolate Playdough

Watch the VIdeo:

Step 1: Start by adding the flour, salt, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and cream of tartar to a medium saucepan. Stir the dry ingredients together until well combined.

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Step 2: Next, pour in the water and vegetable oil. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently for 4-5 minutes until the mixture forms a dough ball.

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Step 3: Once the dough has formed, remove the saucepan from the heat. Place the dough ball on a piece of parchment paper to cool.

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Step 4: After the dough has completely cooled, it’s ready for play! To keep it fresh, store the chocolate playdough in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Tips and Tricks For The Best Chocolate Playdough

  • Use High-Quality Cocoa Powder: Opt for a high-quality cocoa powder for a stronger scent and richer color.
  • Medium Heat is Key: Keep the heat at medium while cooking to avoid overcooking the playdough, which can make it too dry or tough.
  • Continuous Stirring: Stir the mixture continuously to ensure even heating and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
  • Storage: Always store the playdough in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out. If you notice it drying, knead in a bit of vegetable oil or water to soften it.
  • Involve Your Kids: Let your children help with safe steps like stirring or adding the ingredients. This makes the activity more engaging and helps them learn about measuring and mixing.

Fun Things To Do With Chocolate Playdough

Here are some fun and festive ways to extend the playtime with chocolate playdough:

  1. Hot Cocoa Café: Set up a pretend hot cocoa café where kids can use the chocolate playdough to make pretend cocoa cups, marshmallows, and other sweet treats.
  2. Winter Wonderland: Use the playdough to create a winter scene with snowmen, trees, and animals, all made out of chocolate playdough.
  3. Chocolate Cookie Creations: Encourage kids to roll out the playdough and use cookie cutters to create chocolate cookie shapes. Decorate them with small beads or buttons for “sprinkles.”
  4. Chocolate-Scented Play Bakery: Let your child’s imagination run wild as they create a variety of chocolate-scented play pastries, cakes, and desserts.

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