Cinnamon Ornaments
Create delightful cinnamon ornaments that fill your home with a warm scent and make for beautiful decorations.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup ground cinnamon For mixing into the dough
- 1 cup applesauce Acts as a binder for the dough
- 1 cup white glue Helps in creating the dough consistency
Materials and Tools
- Rolling pin For rolling out the dough
- Cookie cutters Various shapes for cutting ornaments
- Baking sheet For baking the ornaments
- Ribbon or twine For hanging the ornaments
- Parchment paper Optional, for lining the baking sheet
- Straw or toothpick For making holes in the ornaments
Instructions
Mixing the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of ground cinnamon and 1 cup of applesauce.
- Add 1 cup of white glue to the mixture.
- Stir until you have a thick, dough-like consistency.
Rolling Out the Dough
- Lightly dust your workspace with additional cinnamon.
- Place the dough on the surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.
Cutting the Shapes
- Use cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes from the dough.
- For hanging ornaments, use a straw or toothpick to make holes at the top of each shape.
Baking the Ornaments
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Place the cut shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 1-2 hours or until hard.
Cooling and Finishing Touches
- Allow the ornaments to cool completely.
- Thread ribbon or twine through the holes for hanging.
Notes
Add spices like cloves or nutmeg, use food coloring for dyeing, or add fine salt for texture. Consider different cookie cutter shapes for seasonal themes.