Cinnamon Ornaments

I make these cinnamon scented ornaments almost every year. They make great gifts to give a little before Christmas, enhancing the fragrance of the season. They can be strung together as a garland. (If you have many cookie cutters as I do, it’s fun to choose a theme.) Or use as package gift tags, writing the person’s name on them with frosting. ​Note: These take a while to dry, so plan ahead!

Ingredients ​1 cup cinnamon 1 tablespoon cloves, ground 1 tablespoon nutmeg ¾ cup applesauce canned 2 tablespoons white glue ¼ cup cocoa powder

Directions 1. In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue, stir to combine. 2. Work mixture with hands for several minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. 3. Divide into 4 portions. 4. Sprinkle surface with cocoa powder.  Roll each portion to ¼-inch thickness. Cut dough with “floured” cookie cutters. 5. Use a straw to make a small hole in the top of each ornament.  6. Place cutouts on wire racks and cover with paper towels so that they will dry slowly and not warp. Allow to dry at room temperature for several days.  7. Carefully string on ribbons.

I hope you enjoy this dish. Let me know if you’ve tried it and how it turned out.

Good cooking to you,

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