DIY Pumpkin Pie Play Dough

2 min read September 13, 2026 Laura Russell
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Kids will love playing with this Pumpkin Pie Play Dough that smells just like pumpkin pie! This recipe is simple to make and smells so heavenly. Just add our free printable labels onto plastic lidded jars with a pumpkin toy on top and a mini rolling pin for the perfect Thanksgiving activity or kids gift. Pumpkin Pie Play Dough is also a great way to keep those little hands busy on Thanksgiving Day! Be sure to download the Free Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Printable Labels here!

 

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

To make the pumpkin pie play dough, add the following ingredients into a mixing bowl:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice

Mix all the ingredients using a wooden spoon or a kitchen mixer.


DIY Pumpkin Pie Play Dough step 1
Step
2

Add 1 cup of hot water and 15 drops each of red and yellow food coloring. Mix together for a few minutes to combine the ingredients and make the dough less sticky. Remove from the bowl and set aside.


DIY Pumpkin Pie Play Dough step 2
Step
3

Download the Free Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Printable Labels here! Cut out each label with scissors and use a glue gun to attach each label to the front of a lidded jar.

 

DIY Pumpkin Pie Play Dough step 3
Step
4

Attach a pumpkin toy to the top of a jar with hot glue. Add 1/3 of the pumpkin pie play dough to the jar, then close the jar. Repeat for the remaining two jars.

Use a piece of string to tie a mini rolling pin to the side of the jar.

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Step
5

Kids will have a blast rolling out their fragrant play dough and pretending to make pumpkin pies with it. You can use white meringues, white pom poms, or even cotton balls to add some "whip cream" on top of each slice of pumpkin pie!


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Step
6

Now these cute little Pumpkin Pie Play Dough jars are ready for giving and playing!

* Although this Pumpkin Pie Play Dough will smell amazing, please make sure not to let anyone eat it. It's not edible.

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