Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

Now that the Holidays are fast approaching it’s time to get down to making crafts to give as gifts or to adorn your own home. Every Christmas my children and I have a tradition of making Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments. It’s easy to make and fun to do, especially for the children. There are tons of recipes to be found on the internet. I’ll just share the one I use.

Ingredients:

1 c. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
3/4c. glue
wax paper
rolling pin
assorted cookie cutters
a straw for holes
ribbon
optional materials:
paint
beads
lace
imagination is the limit

Mix the applesauce and glue thoroughly and set aside. Mix the spice ingredients thoroughly then add applesauce and glue mixture a little at a time. The consistency of the mixture should be like playdough. If it’s too wet add more spices, vice versa, if too dry add more applesauce. (This is the first year we’ve used glue and it’s great!)

Use the rolling pin to make 1/4in. thick dough. Make the shapes with cookie cutters or if you’re good at it make the shapes freehand. This year we’ve used the mini cookie cutters to use with potpourri mixtures.



Spread the wax paper on a level surface big enough to fit your ornaments. Use the straw to place a hole in the top of ornaments.

Place beads and buttons on Gingerbread Boy/Girl while still wet.


Let dry for 3-4 days turning it over once in a while. After the ornament is dried put the ribbon through the hole for hanging. After the ornaments are dried you can experiment with painting and gluing on beads, lace, or other accessories.

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