I'm Back, Baby!! (and a Chocolate Playdoh recipe)

I finally have internet service again.  It is the best Valentine's Day present ever!  I'm serious.  Our service went down on Friday, February 6th and I have been WRECKED without it.  I had so much Valentine's stuff to post BEFORE today, but I wasn't able to.  UGH!  Anyway, I'm back and not going anywhere anytime soon.  Yippee!!

I wanted to share the chocolate playdoh recipe that I've had out in the classroom this week.  This playdoh smells SO good.  It has been lots of fun.  You should whip up a batch of it right now.  It would make a great last minute Valentine's gift, especially paired with a heart cookie cutter.

Chocolate Playdoh Recipe

Mix together:

1 1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup cocoa

1/2 cup salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

Make sure you combine these ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed together.  Then add 1 1/2 T. cooking oil and 1 cup boiling water.  Mix and knead until you have a nice smooth ball of dough.

This is what the dough looks like when it's done.  I realized when I inserted it that it actually looks like something yucky and unmentionable on a respectable blog like this.  However, trust me when I assure you that it smells DIVINE.  Just like dark chocolate, my favorite!

This is how I set up the playdoh in my classroom.  I printed the heart mat  and laminated it.  I cannot remember where I found it.  If I find the link, I'll come back and add it to this post. I also had a cardboard heart-shaped box that chocolate candy comes in out so the children could roll chocolates and place them in the box.  However, the box quickly fell apart.  It would still be a fun addition to the work, however.

Comments

[Laura]

Neon colors would be really fun for springtime. Thanks for the suggestion.

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[Karen]

Tried this playdough recipe and it turned out great! We used neon food coloring though and really made them bright colors! try it out if you make it again.

[Laura]

The chocolateversion is soawesome! Hope you and your students like it!

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[Early Childcare Resources]

I love making all kinds of playdough, so I'll be trying to make this soon! I'll let you know how the children enjoyed it.

[Laura]

This is not a recipethat you would eat. It is a recipe for playdough to be played with, not eaten.

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[Yuan Xiao Recipe]

Wow, the cooking method of this dish is great, I'll try it later and I hope it tastes the way it look. Thanks for sharing!

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Try 1 of these recipes, both are edible. The second recipe has a higher rate of second helpings though!!

CHOCOLATE PLAY DOUGH 1
Ingredients:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup plus one tablespoon light corn syrup

Directions:
1.Melt the chocolate in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water (a double boiler).

2. Stir the chocolate with a spoon until smooth, then stir in the corn syrup.

3.The chocolate will stiffen almost immediately but stir until completely combined.

4.Transfer the chocolate to a sturdy plastic bag and refrigerate until firm. The consistency will be that of Play Dough.

CHOCOLATE PLAY DOUGH 2
Ingredients:
1 can chocolate frosting.
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar.
1 cup creamy peanut butter.

Directions:
1. Mix together until dough reaches desired consistency.

2. When not using, store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Let it come to room temperature for pliable dough.

[Linda]

I think this is where you got the template for the "candy box" ... at least, it looks like the same thing
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/valentines/m-chocolates-numbers.htm

[Anna]

Thanks for this! DS and I are going to do it right now.

[Jamie]

I'm so excited that you're back! I'm sorry about your outage.

This is such a fun activity, we're going to give it a try this week. Thanks again for all of the great ideas!

We're (me and my kids) so happy that you're back! :)

[Mozi Esme's Mommy]

Fortunately I read the "chocolate" part before I saw the photo - so I was thinking only good thoughts looking at it! Though you make a good point about what it looks like on second glance! Fun activity...

[Jessica]

Hi, this is another type of edible play dough. i saw it on jon and kate plus 8, but haven't gotten a chance to try it out yet.

Edible play dough

Powdered milk
Honey
Peanut butter
Flour

it doesn't look quite like the unmentionable from what i saw, but of course peanut allergies are far more common then chocolate allergies these days.

[Lisa]

Welcome back!!!

[Angela]

I missed you! Glad your back!