How to Make Crafty Cinnamon Cookie Ornaments

Crafty cinnamon cookie ornaments are easy to make and are fun to make with your children or grandchildren. Just make the dough, cut with cookie cutters, dry and decorate. Here's the easy to create recipe for crafty cinnamon cookie ornaments that you can make for your Christmas tree.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 Cup ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbs. cloves
• 1 Tbs. nutmeg
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 2 Tbs. tacky glue
• Ribbon or gold cord
• Cookie cutters

1. In a bowl combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Stir in applesauce and glue. Work mixture with hands for 2-3 minutes to form a ball. If mixture is too dry, add more applesauce. If the mixture is too wet, add cinnamon.

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   Knead on a cinnamon sprinkled surface until dough holds together well. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each to a 1/4" thick. Cut with cookie cutters.

3. Place on cookie sheet. Use a pencil to make a small hole in top for hanging. Air dry ornament, turn over from time to time to ensure drying. (4-5 days)When dry insert ribbon through hole. Decorate with puff paint or glitter.

Tips & Warnings

• For faster drying time, place ornament in the sunlight or in a warm oven (250-300 degrees) for several hours.
• Makes 8 6 inch ornaments.
• Use ginger man cookie cutters and paint them to resemble family members.
• Store in plastic bag after Christmas to keep the scent fresh.
• Non edible, please keep small children and pets away from ornament.

Resources

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[tkdbbelt87]

on 5/14/2009 This is a really neat idea to make cinnamon cookie ornaments! 5*

[mommyhen42]

on 2/4/2009 awesome idea, thanks for sharing

[SophiaMaria]

on 1/22/2009 Mmm! What a great idea! Thanks!

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/20/2009 I can't wait to try these. They sound great and I love the smell of cinnamon. 5* RRC

[Cherrie]

on 1/10/2009 Do you keep them in the bag for next Xmas? Great idea, we always had only eatable ginger cookies. This is good for year after year, I guess. Thanks.