Making cinnamon ornaments every Christmas will become a family tradition you will cherish for years to come. These ornaments are so easy to make that the kids can do the entire activity!
Age Group: Crafts
Project Type: Christmas
Supplies
1.5cupsof ground cinnamon
1cupapplesauce
Baker's twine
Scrap fabric
Craft tools
Rolling Pin
Cookie cutters
Rubber spatula
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine cinnamon and applesauce, stirring and folding with with a rubber spatula.
Knead the mixture with your hands until it forms a ball.
Place dough between two pieces of wax paper and flatten with a rolling pin.
Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out different shapes.
Use a straw to create a hole for the hanger, being careful not to create the hole too close to the top of the ornament.
Place shapes on parchment lined baking sheet.
If you like, you can use whole cloves to add eyes, buttons, etc.
Bake for 2 1/2 hours at 200 degrees. Allow to cool on wire cooling rack.
Add a hanger using baker's twine. For scarves, tie a piece of scrap fabric around the neck of gingerbread characters and snowmen.
Expert Tips & FAQs
You can use a white paint pen to decorate your baked and cooled ornaments.
These cinnamon ornaments can also be painted with acrylic craft paint.
Make them into gift toppers secured to a bow or hang them on twine to create a garland.