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Clay and dough · Christmas · Seniors

Cinnamon applesauce ornaments

Dark, sweet-smelling ornaments made from 2 pantry ingredients that make the whole house smell like the holidays.

Cinnamon applesauce ornaments
LevelIntermediate
Time1 hour plus 2 hours baking or 2 days air drying
Cost$5 to $10

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How to make it

Safety

These are not for eating, and with glue added they should be kept away from pets and small children who might chew them.

  1. Step 1: Mix the dough
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    Mix the dough

    Stir the cinnamon, applesauce and glue in a bowl. It'll be crumbly, then turn into a stiff dough.

  2. Step 2: Knead it smooth
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    Knead it smooth

    Press and fold it with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes. Add a spoon more applesauce if it cracks.

  3. Step 3: Roll it out
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    Roll it out

    Dust the table with cinnamon and roll the dough about a quarter inch thick.

  4. Step 4: Cut the shapes
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    Cut the shapes

    Press cookie cutters down firmly. Lift the shapes onto the parchment.

  5. Step 5: Poke a hole
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    Poke a hole

    Push a straw through the top of each shape for the ribbon.

  6. Step 6: Dry them
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    Dry them

    Bake at 200 F for 2 to 2.5 hours, flipping halfway. Or air dry 2 days, flipping each day.

  7. Step 7: Thread the ribbon
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    Thread the ribbon

    Once cool and hard, loop ribbon through the hole and tie.

Edie's tip

Roll the dough between 2 sheets of parchment. It takes less pressure, and nothing sticks to the pin.

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