Description
Create charming Cinnamon Ornaments with this simple homemade recipe, perfect for holiday crafting. Using ground cinnamon, allspice, and cinnamon applesauce, these ornaments are easy to shape, air dry quickly, and fill your home with a warm, spicy aroma. Ideal for decorating your tree or gifting as fragrant keepsakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup ground cinnamon, divided (plus 1–2 additional tablespoons, optional)
- 2 tbsp ground allspice
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup cinnamon applesauce
Instructions
- Mix Spices and Applesauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine ⅔ cup ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons ground allspice. Gradually add ½ cup cinnamon applesauce, stirring until a thick, dough-like consistency forms. If the dough is too sticky, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of cinnamon to balance moisture and improve handling.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a flat surface lightly dusted with cinnamon. Knead the dough gently until smooth and pliable, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture is easy to roll out.
- Roll Out the Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. If the dough begins to stick, sprinkle with extra cinnamon as needed to prevent sticking to the rolling pin or surface.
- Cut Ornament Shapes: Use cookie cutters of desired holiday shapes (such as stars, hearts, or snowflakes) to cut the dough. Press firmly and carefully lift each shape, placing them onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Create Holes for Hanging: Using a straw or skewer, poke a small hole near the top of each ornament for threading ribbon or string once dried.
- Air Dry the Ornaments: Place the cut shapes on a flat surface at room temperature. Allow ornaments to air dry for 24 to 48 hours, turning them over occasionally to dry evenly. Avoid direct sunlight or humid areas to ensure proper drying and prevent cracking.
- Decorate (Optional): Once dry, optionally decorate with paint, glitter, or markers. Thread ribbons through the holes for hanging on your holiday tree or gift wrapping.
Notes
- The dough should be firm but pliable; add extra cinnamon if too sticky or extra applesauce if too dry.
- Ensure holes for hanging are made before drying to avoid breakage.
- Drying time can vary depending on humidity—allow more time in humid environments.
- Store finished ornaments in a cool, dry place to retain shape and fragrance.
- These ornaments are not edible and meant for decorative purposes only.
Keywords: cinnamon ornaments, homemade holiday craft, cinnamon applesauce ornaments, holiday decorations, DIY holiday crafts