Treasure Stones

Submitted by Cindy (CINDY11210)

These stones (and they look like neat stones!) can be broken open to reveal hidden treasures and secret messages! Great for birthday parties....have a treasure stone scavenger hunt or use as party favors.

1 cup flour
1 cup used coffee grinds
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup sand
3/4 cup water

1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
2. Slowly add water and knead until the mixture is the consistency of bread dough.
3. Break off a piece of dough and roll it into the size of a baseball.
4. Make a hole in the center of the ball big enough to hide treasures in.
5. Fill the hole with treasures and seal with some extra dough.
6. Let your Treasure Stone air-dry for 2-3 days or until hard, or bake in the oven on a cookie sheet at 150 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

TIP: Add 1 Tbs. of tempera paint to tint your Treasure Stones different colors.

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