Nothing captures the cozy feeling of fall quite like the scent of pumpkin pie — and now you can bring that delicious, spicy aroma into playtime! This pumpkin pie playdough is soft, squishy, and smells just like your favorite autumn dessert.
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It’s the perfect sensory activity for kids (and adults who can’t resist that pumpkin spice scent!). Whether you’re looking for a fun classroom project, a Thanksgiving craft, or a rainy-day activity, this homemade playdough is easy to make and endlessly fun to play with.
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Made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, this playdough comes together in minutes and keeps little hands busy for hours.
Kids can roll it, squish it, cut it into shapes, or even “bake” their own pretend pumpkin pies. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season, spark creativity, and make lasting autumn memories — no oven required!
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Pumpkin Pie Playdough Recipe
Ingredients:
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. maple extract
2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
Orange food coloring
Directions:
Stir flour, salt, water, oil, and cream of tartar together in a sauce pan. Add pumpkin pie spice and the maple extract. Add food coloring until desired color. You can mix red and yellow food coloring to make orange, or Wilton sells some great food colorings of any shade. I found a really pretty orange.
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Heat mixture until dough pulls away from sides of pan. Remove from heat and turn out onto waxed paper to cool. Knead together until the consistency of play dough.
When not in use, store in a sealed container like a gallon sized Ziploc bag.
My kids really loved playing with this pumpkin pie play dough. It really does smell like pumpkin pie!
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