Non-Edible Cinnamon Ornaments

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
24%
Non-Edible Cinnamon Ornaments
45 min.
12
60kcal

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Looking for a fun and creative activity to brighten up your home this holiday season? Look no further than these delightful Non-Edible Cinnamon Ornaments! Ideal for families, friends, or anyone who loves to get crafty, these ornaments not only fill your space with a warm, inviting aroma but also make for beautiful, personalized decorations that reflect your style.

Crafted from just a few simple ingredients—applesauce, ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—these ornaments are not only easy to make but also perfect for various dietary needs: they are vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free! Get your kids involved in the process to create lasting memories while enhancing their creativity and motor skills.

With just 45 minutes of your time, you can produce enough ornaments to adorn your entire home, with each serving approximately 12 people. Once dry, these charming decorations can be hung on the Christmas tree, used as gift tags, or even placed around the house to add a festive touch. The beauty of these ornaments lies in their delightful scent and versatility, allowing you to personalize and decorate them in countless ways. So grab your cookie cutters and get ready to fill your space with the enchanting holiday spirit!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup apple sauce 
  • cup ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoon ground cloves 
  • tablespoon ground nutmeg 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  2. Mix in the applesauce and glue. Work the mixture with your hands 2 to 3 minutes to form a ball. If mixture is too wet, add more cinnamon. If mixture is too dry, add more applesauce.
  3. Lightly dust a clean surface with cinnamon.
  4. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  5. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and use a toothpick to make a hole at the top for hanging with a ribbon.
  6. Dry in a slow oven 200 degrees F (100 degrees C) for several hours, or air dry in a sunny spot for 4 or 5 days. When dry, decorate with gingham and/ or ribbon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories60kcal
Protein4.32%
Fat5.94%
Carbs89.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
9.0495651675307%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.82mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:59.54kcal
2.98%
Fat:0.54g
0.83%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.5%
Carbohydrates:18.23g
6.08%
Net Carbohydrates:7.3g
2.65%
Sugar:2.04g
2.26%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.75mg
0.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.88g
1.75%
Manganese:3.76mg
188.25%
Fiber:10.93g
43.71%
Calcium:202.39mg
20.24%
Iron:1.75mg
9.74%
Vitamin K:6.94µg
6.61%
Copper:0.08mg
3.94%
Magnesium:14.65mg
3.66%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.51%
Potassium:103.4mg
2.95%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.6%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.91%
Phosphorus:15.14mg
1.51%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.45%
Vitamin A:63.98IU
1.28%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.12%
Source:Allrecipes