CINNAMON ORNAMENT DOUGH
Ingredients:
· 1 cup ground cinnamon
· 1 cup applesauce
· 1/4 cup white school glue (optional)
Directions:
1. Add the applesauce to the cinnamon until you get a clay-like consistency.
2. You may add glue for added thickness.
3. Once the dough is mixed, roll the dough out to ¼ inch thick.
4. Use cookie cutters for shapes.
5. Make sure you poke a hole for a ribbon to be added later (use a straw, the ornament will shrink when dry along with the hole)
6. Let the dough dry (3-5 days).
Variations:
String several ornaments together with twine and beads for a sweet-smelling holiday garland.
Make a paper template of your child’s hand and trace with knife instead of using a cookie cutter.
To speed up the drying process, ornament can be baked at 300′ until firm.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Paula Wethington // Nov 21, 2008 at 6:39 am
The cinnamon ornaments, if stored carefully, will last for years. I was given one and had it for maybe 10 years before it needed to be tossed.
2 Emilie // Nov 21, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I should have mentioned that since this is not for eating, nobody should have a problem using cheap cinnamon from the dollar store or other discount place.
3 Monroe on a Budget » Handcrafted ornament ideas // Dec 1, 2008 at 8:59 pm
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4 Rachelle // Dec 13, 2008 at 11:25 pm
I was searching and searching for this recipe tonight. I love the idea for the hand prints! Thanks!
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