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3-Ingredient Cinnamon Ornaments Recipe

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Create beautiful, fragrant 3-ingredient cinnamon ornaments that are easy to make and perfect for holiday decorations. These homemade ornaments combine applesauce, ground cinnamon, and white liquid glue into a soft dough that dries to a lovely textured finish, ready for decorating and hanging.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: Approximately 11 standard-sized cinnamon ornaments

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (6 ounces) applesauce (plus a few tablespoons as needed)
  • 1 (4-ounce) container ground cinnamon (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) white liquid glue (such as Elmer’s glue)

Extra Supplies

  • Twine or ribbon for hanging
  • Straw, skewer, pencil or piping tip to make hole
  • Royal icing, glitter glue, small beads, etc., for decorating

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: Combine ¾ cup applesauce, ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons white liquid glue in a bowl. Stir until fully incorporated. Add more applesauce a tablespoon at a time as needed to form a soft, pliable dough. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and easy to work with.
  2. Roll Out Dough: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to about ¼ to ⅜ inch thickness. Thicker shapes can be made but will require longer drying time.
  3. Cut Shapes and Make Holes: Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes from the rolled dough. Use a straw, skewer, piping tip, or pencil to make a hole near the top of each ornament for hanging. Perform this step before drying, as the dough will harden later.
  4. Dry the Ornaments: Arrange the cut shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Smooth any rough edges with your finger as you transfer. Dry in a 200°F oven for 1½ to 2 hours, flipping halfway through to ensure even drying. Alternatively, air dry the ornaments for 3 to 4 days, flipping once daily.
  5. Decorate and Hang: Once dry and completely hardened, decorate the ornaments using royal icing, glitter glue, beads, or other embellishments. Thread twine or ribbon through the holes for hanging on your tree or around your home.

Notes

  • 4 ounces of ground cinnamon powder equals approximately 1 cup by volume, not ½ cup as typical for liquids.
  • For varied aromas, consider mixing ground cloves, allspice, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice with the cinnamon.
  • The recipe yields about 11 standard-sized ornaments depending on thickness and cutter size. Scraps can be reused to make smaller shapes or beads.
  • The recipe can be doubled for a larger batch.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Category: Crafts & DIY Food Decorations
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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