DIY Cinnamon Ornaments
Learn how to make DIY Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments with this video tutorial. This is a great project to do with kids for a new Christmas tradition.
Servings: 12
Cost: 5
Equipment
- Cookie Cutters
- String
- Something to poke a hole in the top.
- Rollling pin
Ingredients
- 2 cups cinnamon
- 2 cups applesauce I just used the cheapest I could find
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Combine the cinnamon and applesauce in a large bowl. Stir until incorporated. You will have to use your hands to really knead it like a dough.
- Roll it out until it is 1/4″ to 1/2″ thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut them out into shapes. I used these stars from Amazon.
- Use something sharp, like a skewer, ink pen or pencil to poke a hole large enough for your string to go through.
- Bake for two hours on a greased baking sheet.
- Allow them to cool.
- Put strings through the holes and tie a knot.
- Decorate the tree!
Notes
- Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to boost the aroma.
For ingredients, I just used the cheapest I could find, which happened to be at Aldi - If you find the dough is cracking while rolling it out, add a few drops of water, knead the dough ball a bit longer, and try rolling again. The more you work the dough, the more it seems to behave.
- If painting, leave the back of the ornament bare to allow the cinnamon scent to still escape.
- Add homemade gift tags and give these away - they make great gifts!