Homemade ornaments - Cinnamon applesauce

My sister and I made these years ago in girl scouts (I think) and every year as we decorate the tree, we reminisce on how fun they are and how good they smell after so many years. I was invited to a bridal shower recently were every attendee was assigned a month to bring a gift that correlates with that month. I of course got DECEMBER! As I brainstormed on what I could do on a grad school budget, I decided that I would make ornaments and this is one of the ones I decided to make.

Ingredients for one batch
1 cup applesauce
1 cup cinnamon
1 Tbsp glue

Hint: I found the applesauce and cinnamon at Big Lots at a reasonable price. \

1. Mix ingredients together. If sticky-- add more cinnamon. If dry--add more applesauce.

2. Roll out on wax paper. Coat rolling pin with extra cinnamon (use the cinnamon like you use flour when you are rolling out bread dough). You don't want to roll the ornament dough out too thin or leave it too thick. You want it about a 1/8 - 1/4 inch.

3. Use your favorite Christmas shaped cookie cutters

4. Place the cut outs on cookie sheet. Use a toothpick or straw to make a hole on the top of the ornament.

5. Place tray in the oven on 200 degrees for 30 minutes

6. Flip the ornaments and bake for 30 more minutes

7. Allow to finish drying for several days and continue to flip the ornaments so they dry evenly.

8. Use sandpaper or your fingers to smooth the edges

9. Paint in what ever way you like. I used festive Christmas colored puff paint.

10. Tie ribbon or twine through the hole and hang on tree!

Ingredients

All mixed up

Ready to roll with a little extra cinnamon

Candy Canes, hearts, and Christmas trees!

Remember to poke holes BEFORE baking.

Hearts, trees & candy canes

I made A LOT. they smell so good! and will be a great part of Christmas presents!

Ready to be hung on the tree with care!