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Edible Sensory Dirt Recipe

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Mixing Spoon
  • Sensory bin (or any container big enough for your child to play in)
  • Scoops, tongs, small bowls or any other tools for sensory play

Materials

  • 5 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until it reaches 165°F to make it taste-safe. Let cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 5 ½ cups flour with ½ cup cocoa powder.
  • Slowly drizzle in 1 cup oil, mixing with hands until the mixture feels like soft, powdery sand.
  • Transfer the sensory dirt to a sensory bin and add sensory play tools.
  • Let them play!