DIY Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
Making DIY Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments is a fun olfactory sensory activity. Children can smell the applesauce and cinnamon as they mix them and cut out the holiday shapes.
While baking the ornaments, the cinnamon will make the whole house smell so good, too! It’s a fun holiday tradition that kids of all ages can join in on. Add this to your list of must-do Christmas activities!
If you want a holiday project that’s equal parts fun and fragrant, these Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments are the perfect pick. With just a couple of pantry staples and a cookie cutter or two, you’ll have a tree full of homemade charm in no time.
How long does it take to make an apple sauce and cinnamon ornament?
Making an applesauce-and-cinnamon ornament typically takes about 2-3 hours.
- Mixing the dough: 5 minutes
- Cutting out shapes: 10–15 minutes
- Baking: 2 hours at low heat
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Supplies needed:
You don’t need a ton of supplies to get started. Gather up the following to get creating.
- Apple sauce
- Cinnamon
- Wax paper
- Straw
- Ribbon
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters
- Paint/paintbrush (optional)
Fun ways to display
Here are some fun and creative ways to display Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments!
On the Christmas Tree
The classic choice. Mix ornament shapes throughout your tree or group similar ones together for a themed look (stars on one side, hearts on another).
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Garland Style
String them onto ribbon or twine and drape the garland across:
- The mantel
- A bookshelf
- A window frame
- Above a doorway
They make the whole space smell amazing.
Gift Toppers
Tie one onto a wrapped present with rustic twine or velvet ribbon. It turns any gift into something extra special and personal.
Hanging From Cabinet Knobs
Add a little festive charm by tying ornaments to kitchen cabinet knobs, dresser handles, or bathroom cabinets.
Holiday Place Settings
Lay one on each plate or tie one to a napkin ring. Guests get a cute keepsake to take home.
Add to a Holiday Wreath
Incorporate them into a plain wreath for added texture, color, and scent.
More Christmas Crafts and Activities for Kids
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Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
Materials
- 2 Cup(s) of Apple Sauce
- 2 Cup(s) of Cinnamon
- Wax Paper
- Straw
- Ribbon
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters
- Paint/Paintbrush optional
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of apple sauce into a bowl.
- Add 2 cups of cinnamon.
- Mix until the mixture has a spongy texture.
- Put the mixture between 2 pieces of wax paper.
- Roll the dough flat till it is about ¼ of an inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to make the ornaments.
- Use the straw to poke a hole at the top of each ornament.
- Bake at 200 degrees for about 2 hours.
- Let cool completely
- Put ribbon through the hole and tie a knot at the end to hang the ornament.
- Optional: Children can paint the ornaments and they will continue to have that wonderful cinnamon aroma.
Hello cute lady! I bet these little gems made a lot of people happy! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
What a great activity for the kids. We have to try this soon!
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