Scented Cinnamon Ornaments Recipe

Scented Cinnamon Ornaments Recipe

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This scented cinnamon ornaments recipe can be used for more than just ornaments for your tree. Tuck them in different corners of your house to add a lovely spicy scent here and there. It is also fun to tuck a few into a package you are shipping or delivering so when the person opens the package he or she gets a wonderful Christmas smell before even seeing the gift.

• Author: Tawra Kellam
• Yield: 32 two-inch ornaments

Ingredients

1 cup cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 cup applesauce
2 Tbsp. white glue
ribbon

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Instructions

1. Mix the spices in a bowl.
2. Add the applesauce and glue, stirring until well blended.
3. Work the mixture until the dough is smooth and the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
4. Divide into 4 portions.
5. Roll each portion on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Cut the dough with cookie cutters of your desired shapes.
7. Using a straw or toothpick, make a small hole in the top of each ornament.
8. Place on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. (For more uniform drying, turn the ornaments over once each day.)
9. Thread ribbon through the holes to form a garland. You can also glue to a wooden hoop, forming a wreath and then decorate with ribbon as desired.
10. 1 Batch makes approximately 32 two-inch ornaments. DO NOT EAT!

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Tips for Making Homemade Gifts Special!

If you have gone to the trouble to make someone homemade gifts, go the extra mile and make the presentation and packaging special too. It can make the difference between an “oh, thank you” gift and a “how cute is this, I love it, it’s adorable!” gift.

• If you are giving cocoa mix in a mug, tie peppermint sticks or candy canes onto the mug to use for stirring. Even one or two spoons dipped in white chocolate can make the difference between a “ho-hum” gift and a “wow!” gift.
• Copy the packaging and presentation ideas you see in magazines or on TV. There is a reason they can sell $.50 worth of cocoa for $25.
• Instead of just giving someone a plate of brownies, cut them into Christmas shapes with your cookie cutters. Things like stars, trees or bells work well. Go a step further and covering them with frosting or sprinkles.
• Take everyone’s favorite rice crispy treats and cut them into shapes with your cookie cutters. There is even Christmas cereal available now. Try using that instead of regular rice crispies or add red or green food coloring to spruce up the rice crispies.
• Instead of giving someone a plate of cookies, buy cellophane bags to put them in and tie with extra pretty ribbons. You can get clear cellophane bags at party stores or flower shops.
• When giving cookies, put a different twist on them by pressing a lollipop or popsicle stick into them before you bake them. If you use a popsicle stick, personalize it by writing the person’s name or a special message on the stick. Once again, do something cute for a package. Slip them into a cellophane bag or cover with colored cellophane paper and tie with a bow. You can get lollipop or popsicle sticks at any discount store in the crafts or cake decorating section.
• Tie little jingle bells to the ends of the ribbon you use on your package or just for fun, put your gift in a box before you wrap it and throw in a couple of hands full of wrapped peppermints or Christmas candy.