It takes just a few simple ingredients to make these lovely applesauce cinnamon ornaments. Now is the perfect time for this DIY Holiday Craft. There is just over a week left before Christmas and it is the perfect time to make these quick homemade gifts to give to our family, friends, teachers, postal workers, and anyone else that you want to bring some Holiday cheer to.
straw or something to poke a hole in ornament before baking
Estimated Cost $6.50
Instructions
Combine the applesauce and the cinnamon. I found that the cinnamon is quite powdery and will make you cough a bit when mixing as the fine dust gets into the air. Therefore, add the cinnamon to the bowl first and then add the applesauce, it will help reduce the air borne cinnamon. Mix the ingredients until it is fully incorporated, you might even want to use your hands near the end.
Roll out about a quarter of the dough at a time to a thickness of ¼ - 1/3-inches. I find that a bit thicker makes this a bit sturdier. However, it will give you less ornaments and take longer to dry. Roll between two pieces of plastic wrap, or as I have done, use a gallon size plastic storage bag that has been cut up the sides. Place the dough inside the folded bag and roll without the dough sticking to the counter or your rolling pin.
When cutting out the ornaments, keep rolling the extra dough pieces until all the dough has been used. Gather the left over dough after the first cutting and again knead it several times, pressing it firmly into a ball. Repeat the rolling and cutting process.
Place on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Make holes in the ornament to insert a ribbon or string for hanging. I used a straw to get the holes done quickly.
Bake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 ½ hours. Cool before moving them to a wire cooling rack. It is best to let the ornaments stand for a few days to continue drying and hardening. If you leave them on the cooling rack, there is no need to turn them.
Notes
This recipe is Not intended for consumption. Use this recipe to make ornaments.