Cinnamon Ornaments
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
24 ornaments (1 1/2-inches each)
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Calories
26 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Cinnamon Ornaments
Description
The recipe uses a simple mixture of applesauce and ground cinnamon to form a pliable dough that can be rolled out and cut into festive shapes with cookie cutters. Small holes allow thread or ribbon to be attached for hanging. The ornaments dry to a firm texture either by air-drying overnight or baking slowly at a low temperature for a couple of hours. This process preserves the cinnamon scent and forms durable keepsakes without artificial materials.
The texture is firm and woody once dried, with a natural cinnamon aroma providing holiday ambiance. The ease of preparation combined with the use of pantry staples makes these ornaments an accessible craft project for all ages in the kitchen. They offer a homemade alternative to commercial decorations and a personalized touch on trees or packages.
Since these are not edible, they are meant to be handled as decorative items only. Storing them in a cool, dry, and dark place between uses preserves their shape and scent for repeated holiday seasons.
Yields vary depending on the size of the ornaments cut, with smaller shapes producing about two dozen pieces per batch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup applesauce (see note 1)
- 1 cup ground cinnamon (3.5 ounces)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add applesauce and cinnamon and stir until dough forms. If dough is wet, add more ground cinnamon to the mixture until the dough is dry enough to roll out. If the dough is dry, add more applesauce.
- On a flat surface, roll out dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut out shapes using small cookie cutters. Using a straw, cut out a small hole at the top of the ornament. (To be used to attach a hanger.)
- Place ornaments on baking sheet and set out at room temperature until hard, overnight. Or preheat oven to 200 degrees. Bake ornaments until hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool on sheet. Thread a small ribbon or twine through the top of the ornament to create the hanger.
Notes
- For more homemade fun, try making applesauce from scratch to use in the dough.
- Number of ornaments depends on cutter size; expect around 24 ornaments about 1½ inches each per batch.
- Store finished ornaments with holiday decorations in a cool, dark place to maintain their condition and scent.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24ornaments (1 1/2-inches each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ornament | |
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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