How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments

Add a little spice to your holiday decorations with homemade cinnamon ornaments. These ornaments can be hung from the Christmas tree or elsewhere in the house. Cinnamon ornaments also make great holiday gifts.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ground cinnamon
• Applesauce
• Rolling pin
• Wax paper
• Cookie cutters
• Toothpicks
• Drinking straws
• Oven
• String
• Ribbon

1. Mix 1/2 c. ground cinnamon and 1/2 c. applesauce until it makes a dough.

2. Sprinkle cinnamon on work surface and roll out dough. You can place dough between wax paper and roll out.

3. Cut desired shapes with cookie cutters.

4. Poke hole in shape with toothpick for hanging the ornament; for a larger hole, use a drinking straw.

5. Place in dehydrator or 150 degree F oven until dry.

6. Use string or ribbon to hang your ornaments.

Tips & Warnings

• Dry apples and make cinnamon ornaments for a wreath or swag. The ornaments can also be used on gifts with a bow. To store after the holiday, place ornaments in a plastic, airtight bag and place where they won't be crushed.
• Add gold, green or silver glitter for a special sparkle.
• Use a straw to make the hole for ribbon or string.