The kids are going to love this Easy DIY Pumpkin Spice Playdough recipe! Not only is it squishy and fun, but it’s also scented to smell like pumpkin spice! They can easily play and create and be reminded of all things fall! (and you just might want to join in on the fun, too!) 

If you’re looking for a fun idea for the kids, you can easily make this up that will provide hours upon hours of play. This is a fun sensory activity for the kids that will give them the chance to be quite creative, too. 

Playdough is always a good idea and when you add in the scent of pumpkin, this is one fall activity that is going to happen over and over. 

DIY Pumpkin Spice Playdough

Not only is this recipe simple to make, but it’s one that the kids can join in as well. Teaching them to make their own playdough is a chance to talk about how the ingredients all work together to create something awesome. 

The bottom line of making playdough is that you need to keep it out of the air when not being used. Storing it in a container with a lid will make this playdough last a lot longer. Just keep in mind that the more that this playdough is played with, the quicker the pumpkin scent is going to wear off. (and even if it loses scent, it’s still a lot of fun to play with regardless!)

Pumpkin Spice Playdough

Gather up the list of ingredients below to get started! The playdough will be ready to make in no time at all! 

Ingredients needed to make playdough that smells like pumpkin 

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup of salt
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup boiling water
• Food coloring

How to make pumpkin spice playdough

In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and cinnamon. 

Combine the oils and food coloring with boiling water. Stir the oily water into the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Remove the dough and knead until it is no longer sticky.

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Easy DIY Pumpkin Spice Playdough Recipe

Yield: 2 Cups of Playdough

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This playdough recipe is perfect for fall!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup salt
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup boiling water
• Food coloring

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and cinnamon. 

Combine the oils and food coloring with the boiling water. Stir the oily water into the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Remove the dough and knead until it is no longer sticky.