Description
Create charming homemade cinnamon ornaments perfect for holiday decorating and gifting. These easy-to-make cinnamon-scented ornaments use simple pantry ingredients and provide a fun, creative craft project that fills your home with festive fragrance.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup ground cinnamon, divided (plus 1–2 additional tablespoons, optional)
- 2 tbsp ground allspice
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup cinnamon applesauce
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine ⅔ cup ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons ground allspice thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add Applesauce: Slowly add ½ cup cinnamon applesauce to the dry mixture, stirring constantly until the dough comes together and is pliable but not sticky. If the dough feels too wet, add 1-2 additional tablespoons of cinnamon to achieve the right consistency.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a flat surface lightly dusted with cinnamon. Knead gently for a few minutes until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Roll and Cut Shapes: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into desired ornament shapes using cookie cutters. Use a straw or toothpick to make holes for hanging.
- Dry the Ornaments: Place the ornaments on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to air dry at room temperature for 1-2 days until firm and completely dry. Alternatively, bake them at a low temperature (about 200°F or 93°C) for 2-3 hours, flipping halfway through for an even dry.
- Decorate and Hang: Once fully dried and cooled, decorate the ornaments with markers, glitter, or paint if desired. Thread ribbons or strings through the holes for hanging on your holiday tree or gifting.
Notes
- Adding extra cinnamon helps absorb moisture for better dough texture.
- Air drying is safer to preserve the cinnamon scent compared to baking.
- Store ornaments in an airtight container if not hanging immediately to keep scent fresh.
- These ornaments are not edible.
- Adjust thickness for quicker drying or sturdier ornaments.
