Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

"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. Once you mix the dough and roll it out, let the kids use cookie cutters and create their own ornaments. Place them on parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet and make the hole for the ribbon or string to go through for easy hanging. This is a simple recipe with just two ingredients. Applesauce and ground cinnamon. Some people have added glue to their mixture as these can be a bit fragile even after they have fully dried. 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 airborne 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."

Primary TechniqueClay

Materials List

• Applesauce
• Cinnamon