non-edible cinnamon ornaments

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 2 tablespoons glue

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, stir together the cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. 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.
• lightly dust a clean surface with cinnamon. roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and use a toothpick to make a hole at the top for hanging with a ribbon.
• 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.