Gingerbread play dough

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Measure the dry stuff

   Have your child scoop the flour, salt, cream of tartar and spices into the pot.

2. 

   2

   Add the wet stuff

   Pour in the water and oil. Stir until there are no dry spots.

3. 

   3

   Grown-up step: Cook it

   Stir over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. It pulls into a ball when it's done.

4. 

   4

   Cool it down

   Tip it onto the counter and let it cool for 10 minutes.

5. 

   5

   Knead it smooth

   Knead until soft. Hand it over once it feels only slightly warm.

6. 

   6

   Roll and cut

   Roll it out and press out gingerbread people with cookie cutters.