Baking Memories

Inspired by Completely Delicious these are homemade Cinnamon Ornaments you can make with the family this Christmas!

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These handmade ornaments require just 3 non-toxic ingredients:

• Applesauce

• Ground cinnamon

• Ground cloves— optional, but I love the extra boost of holiday aroma

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves (if using). You want the dough to be able to form a ball without being too sticky. Add additional applesauce or cinnamon if needed. You can also mix the dough by hand.

• Sprinkle a clean surface with cinnamon (like you would with flour while rolling out cookies). Place the dough on the surface and sprinkle with more cinnamon. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick, sprinkling with more cinnamon to keep from sticking.

• Cut out into desired shapes and place on the prepared sheet pan so that they aren't touching. Use a skewer to poke a hole into each ornament (to attach string). Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until rock hard.

• Loop a decorative string through the ornament and hang on your tree.

Notes:

The amount of cinnamon you’ll need will depend a little on the applesauce you use, as some are softer than others. You’re looking for a sticky dough that holds its shape, so add more cinnamon or applesauce if needed until you have the right texture.

These ornaments can either be baked in a warm 200° oven for a few hours, or you can leave them out on your counter top to dry over several days.