Scented Cinnamon Ornaments Recipe
This scented cinnamon ornaments recipe can be used for more than just ornaments for your tree. Tuck them in different corners of your house to add a lovely spicy scent here and there. It is also fun to tuck a few into a package you are shipping or delivering so when the person opens the package he or she gets a wonderful Christmas smell before even seeing the gift.
- Yield: 32 two-inch ornaments
Ingredients
1 cup cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 cup applesauce
2 Tbsp. white glue
ribbon
Instructions
- Mix the spices in a bowl.
- Add the applesauce and glue, stirring until well blended.
- Work the mixture until the dough is smooth and the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Divide into 4 portions.
- Roll each portion on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough with cookie cutters of your desired shapes.
- Using a straw or toothpick, make a small hole in the top of each ornament.
- Place on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. (For more uniform drying, turn the ornaments over once each day.)
- Thread ribbon through the holes to form a garland. You can also glue to a wooden hoop, forming a wreath and then decorate with ribbon as desired.
- 1 Batch makes approximately 32 two-inch ornaments. DO NOT EAT!
Find it online: https://www.livingonadime.com/scented-cinnamon-ornaments/
