Have some family fun this Fall with no cook pumpkin playdough. Made with just three pantry staples and in about 5 minutes you can have fun for hours, if not days while smelling like pumpkin pie.
Recipe: $2.00 | Yields: 1
My kids adore homemade playdough, and this pumpkin spice version has been a big hit this fall, especially since I've been stocking up on canned pumpkin.
While usually reserved for edibles like Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer, Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake, playing with food can be fun too.
Making pumpkin playdough with canned pumpkin ensures the perfect fall color and scent. Plus, it's safe for kids who tend to taste-test. My son will try anything, so knowing he's not ingesting toxins or excessive salt is a relief.
For more playdough recipes, try our Coffee Playdough Recipe, Banana Playdough.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy. Just mix a few ingredients together, and it's done. Ready to be used within moments. How cool is that?
- No cooking is required. This pumpkin playdough recipe is no cook. Just grab a bowl and a spoon. Perfect for hot days, lazy days, and every day in between.
- Safe ingredients. Everything about this play dough is edible, and while it may not taste great, parents can feel more confident in knowing it's safe.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Disclaimer: While this recipe is made using edible ingredients found within your home, I do not recommend purposefully feeding your child this product. If they choose to take a lick or small taste they should be just fine, but this product is meant to be something to play with and not to eat. Thanks!
Pumpkin puree- This is the base of the recipe and used to create that orange color and real fresh pumpkin smell.
Pumpkin pie spice- Added to give us a nice warm and inviting smell like in pumpkin pie.
Cornstarch- This is the thickening agent used to hold it all together. Using cornstarch instead of flour also helps to make this recipe gluten free.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Pumpkin Pie Spice Options
- If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, substitute with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Alternatively, create your own blend using cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and allspice.
- DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice: Mix 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves or allspice. Store any leftovers for future use for up to 3 months.
Cornstarch Substitute
If you're out of cornstarch, you can use flour as a replacement. However, the amount needed may vary, so add it gradually until you achieve the desired consistency in your recipe.
👪Add-Ins
For a sensory twist, consider incorporating various edible items with different textures into your fall playdough. Here are some ideas:
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds, such as Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Rice
- Dry pasta noodles
- Dried beans
- Cinnamon sticks
Experiment with these additions to create a multi-sensory experience for your playdough activity!
🔪 Instructions for Pumpkin Spice Playdough
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with the pumpkin pie spice and 2 cups of cornstarch until combined.
Step 2: Slowly add in more cornstarch if needed until the consistency of the playdough is reached. You may not need all of the cornstarch.
Step 3: Once mixed, enjoy a few hours of play before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
💭 FAQs
Children can use edible pumpkin playdough to sculpt various shapes, figures, or even create small pumpkin-themed items. It encourages creativity and fine motor skills.
Playing with edible playdough provides sensory stimulation, helping children explore textures, colors, and scents while promoting tactile development.
Yes, edible pumpkin playdough can be used as a learning tool by incorporating counting, shape recognition, and other educational activities during play.
Yes, you can create different flavors and scents by using ingredients like cocoa powder for chocolate playdough or peppermint extract for a minty version.
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No Cook Pumpkin Playdough
Materials
- 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2-3 cups cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the pumpkin puree with the pumpkin pie spice and 2 cups of cornstarch until combined.
- Slowly add in more cornstarch if needed until the consistency of playdough. You may not need all of the cornstarch.
- Once mixed, enjoy a few hours of play before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Pumpkin pie spice: Substitute with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and allspice.
- Cornstarch: Replace with flour, adjusting the amount gradually for desired consistency.
- Add-Ins: Enhance sensory experience by incorporating edible items like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, rice, dry pasta noodles, beans, or cinnamon sticks.
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