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Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments {Olfactory Sensory Activity}

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Making Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments is a fun olfactory sensory activity.  Children can smell the applesauce and cinnamon as they mix them together and cut out the holiday shapes.  While baking the ornaments, the cinnamon will make the whole house smell so good too!

A homemade green tree-shaped ornament dangles on a Christmas tree adorned with colorful lights, spreading holiday cheer. The text reads Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments, inviting you to add a sweet fragrance to your festive decor.

How to Make Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments:

Supplies:

  • 2 Cups of Apple Sauce
  • 2 Cups of Cinnamon
  • Wax Paper
  • Straw
  • Ribbon
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Paint/Paintbrush (optional)

Directions:

1.  Pour 2 cups of apple sauce into a bowl.

A clear glass bowl filled with smooth applesauce, sprinkled with a hint of cinnamon, rests on a speckled countertop.

2.  Add 2 cups of cinnamon.

A clear glass bowl holds a mixture topped with cinnamon, reminiscent of preparing applesauce cinnamon ornaments. The bowl rests on a speckled countertop, with thesavingcentsmom.com displayed in the bottom right corner.

3.  Mix until the mixture has a spongy texture.

A glass bowl with a chocolatey brown dough mixture, subtly spiced with cinnamon, rests on a speckled countertop. The bowl features colorful circular designs on the outside, reminiscent of festive ornaments.

4.  Put the mixture between 2 pieces of wax paper.

5.  Roll the dough flat till it is about ¼ of an inch thick.

A wooden rolling pin rests on top of a sheet of chocolate-cinnamon dough, which is spread over parchment paper on a countertop. The surface has a marbled texture, reminiscent of homemade ornaments.

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6.  Use cookie cutters to make the ornaments.

A hand uses a green cookie cutter to shape chocolate dough on a flat surface, crafting charming ornaments. Other triangular impressions are visible in the dough.

7.  Use the straw to poke a hole at the top of each ornament.

8.  Bake at 200 degrees for about 2 hours.

9.  Let cool completely

10.  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.

Four red, green, blue, and yellow paint jars with brushes sit on a table. In front, there are charming clay ornaments shaped like trees, stars, and stockings. They resemble delightful applesauce cinnamon ornaments with vibrant colors arranged in rows.

Cost to Make Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments:

  • 2 Cups of Apple Sauce: $2.00
  • 2 Cups of Cinnamon: $2.00
  • Wax Paper: 5¢
  • Straw: 1¢
  • Ribbon: 5¢
  • Paint:  25¢

Total: Approximately $4.36 for about 20 adorable, handmade keepsakes!

Teachable Moment:

Every activity has a Teachable Moment!  What is a Teachable Moment?  It is a time during every craft or project when you can teach your child something about the activity.

1.  Have your child compare and contrast how the ornaments feel before and after they are baked and cooled.

2.  When adding the cinnamon to the applesauce, use 1 cup and discuss how the mixture is not the correct consistency and the importance of following a recipe.

Want to make another homemade ornament?  Check out our Salt Dough Ornaments.  Take a look at our other fun holiday sensory activities too including Christmas Tree Ball Painting and Holiday Chex Mix.

Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

The kids will love making these homemade ornaments for the tree!
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time5 minutes
Author: Kelli Miller

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.

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2 Comments

  1. 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

  2. What a great activity for the kids. We have to try this soon!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

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