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DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Introduction

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Festive Spirit and Scent

Skip salt dough this holiday season and craft these sweet-scented cinnamon ornaments instead. With years of crafting experience, I've found they infuse your home with authentic cinnamon warmth that lasts all winter.

Step 1

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Mix the Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of cinnamon and 1/2 cup of applesauce. Stir well until combined.

Step 2

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Add Glue

Stir in 1/3 cup craft glue and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Form a Dough Ball

Use your hands to work in the glue fully, then knead the mixture into a smooth ball.

Step 4

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Roll It Out

Place the dough ball on parchment paper and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 5

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Cut Out Shapes

Use cookie cutters to create ornament shapes and transfer them to a baking sheet.

Step 6

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Poke a Hanging Hole

Use a toothpick to poke a hole at the top of each ornament for hanging with ribbon or a hook.

Step 7

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Bake the Ornaments

Bake at 200 degrees for two hours.

Step 8

DIY Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments: Simple Recipe for Fragrant Holiday Decor

Tie with Twine and Decorate

Let them cool completely before decorating. Hang with baker's twine for a charming rustic finish.