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Non-Edible "Gingerbread" Cinnamon Ornaments

Cinnamon Ornaments are a fun holiday activity for the entire family. They are easy to make and smell wonderful even after the holidays are over.
Course: Christmas
Keyword: Cinnamon Ornaments
Yield: 6 Christmas Ornaments
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

  • Tools needed:
  • Christmas cookie cutters (about 2-3 inches in length)
  • Wilton frosting tip #8
  • White dotting paint
  • Waxed string/twine

Materials

  • Ingredients
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ¾ cup cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp white glue

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 200F degrees.
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  • In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, cinnamon, and white glue.
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  • Remove the mixture from bowl and sprinkle some extra cinnamon on a clean working surface. Knead until mixture becomes a thick ball of dough.
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  • Flatten out the dough to be about ½ of an inch thick. Using your cookie cutters, cut out Christmas shapes and with a spatula place gently on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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  • Using your Wilton frosting tip, cut out one small hole at the top of each cut-out.
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  • Bake for 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
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  • Use your white dotting paint to decorate each ornament. Follow directions of paint but for most brands, you’ll need it to dry overnight.
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  • Using the loop-knot method, tie a piece of twine through the hole on each ornament so that it is ready for hanging on the tree. Have fun and happy holidays!