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Cinnamon Ornaments Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 medium-sized ornaments 1x

Description

Create charming cinnamon-scented ornaments perfect for holiday decorating with this simple recipe using ground cinnamon, allspice, and applesauce. These fragrant ornaments are easy to shape and bake, offering a fun and festive DIY project that fills your home with warm, spicy aroma.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix

  • ⅔ cup ground cinnamon, divided (plus 1–2 additional tablespoons, optional)
  • 2 tbsp ground allspice

Wet Ingredient

  • ½ cup cinnamon applesauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cinnamon ornaments.
  2. Mix Spices: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons ground allspice until thoroughly combined to form the dry base for the dough.
  3. Add Applesauce: Stir in ½ cup cinnamon applesauce to the dry mix to form a semi-firm dough. If the mixture appears too wet, incorporate 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and mix again.
  4. Adjust Dough Consistency: Test the dough by pinching it between your fingers; it should resemble sugar cookie dough that holds together but isn’t wet. Add an additional tablespoon of cinnamon if necessary to reach the right texture.
  5. Knead the Dough: Using your hands, knead the dough into a ball ensuring it holds together. If crumbly, add a few drops of water sparingly—avoid making it wet.
  6. Prepare for Rolling: Cut two large pieces of parchment paper. Place one piece on your work surface and the dough ball on top, then cover with the second parchment paper.
  7. Roll Out the Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough between the parchment papers to a thickness of about ¼ to ½ inch. This thickness helps the ornaments be sturdy while baking.
  8. Cut Shapes: Use cookie cutters to create Christmas-themed shapes from the dough. Gently lift them with a spatula and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Create Hanging Holes: Cut out a hole near the edge of each shape using a drinking straw to allow for ribbon threading after baking.
  10. Bake the Ornaments: Bake in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours or until the ornaments are hardened through. You can carefully flip them halfway through baking for even color, but handle gently to avoid breaks.
  11. Cool and Decorate: Remove the ornaments from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, thread with Christmas ribbon and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • If dough is too crumbly, add water dropwise very carefully to avoid wetting the dough excessively.
  • Rolling the dough thicker increases baking time but results in sturdier ornaments.
  • Be gentle when flipping ornaments halfway through baking to prevent breakage.
  • Optional: add extra cinnamon to deepen color and strengthen dough consistency.
  • Ornaments can be decorated with paint or glitter after cooling for a festive finish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Holiday Decorations
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cinnamon ornaments, holiday crafts, DIY Christmas ornaments, cinnamon decorations, holiday baking, aromatic ornaments, cinnamon dough, festive crafts

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