Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Ornaments: A Festive and Fragrant Holiday Craft

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Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Ornaments: A Festive and Fragrant Holiday Craft
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 08, 2024

These homemade cinnamon sugar ornaments are not only a fun craft project but also add a festive and fragrant touch to your holiday decor. Made with simple ingredients, these ornaments are perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or giving as gifts to friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1.5 cups ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons white glue

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and white glue.
  2. Mix the ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  4. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough.
  5. Make a hole at the top of each ornament using a straw or toothpick for hanging.
  6. Place the ornaments on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them air dry for 2-3 days, turning them occasionally to ensure even drying.
  7. Once dry, thread a ribbon through the hole in each ornament for hanging.
  8. Hang the cinnamon sugar ornaments on your Christmas tree or give them as gifts to spread holiday cheer.

Interesting Facts

  • Cinnamon has natural antibacterial properties, making these ornaments not only festive but also potentially germ-fighting.
  • These ornaments can also be used as fragrant decorations in drawers or closets to add a warm scent to your home.