How to Make Cinnamon Cookie Ornaments

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your supplies.

   Stir in the glue and applesauce.
   
   If the mixture is too wet add cinnamon, or applesauce if it's too dry. ,,, If you want to add details into the dough (such as by using a little pin to poke holes in) now is the time. ,, They can be fairly close together, but make sure none touch otherwise they will dry together. ,,,, Tie the ends together so you can hang it on your tree! Alternatively, slip an ornament hook through the hole. ,
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   Step 2: Sprinkle some cinnamon on the area you are working on

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   Step 3: so you don't have a stuck on mess to deal with later.

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   Step 4: Mix the cinnamon

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   Step 5: cloves

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   Step 6: and nutmeg together in a bowl.

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   Step 7: Knead the dough together until it holds together well.

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   Step 8: Roll out your dough to about a quarter inch thick.

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   Step 9: Take the cookie cutters and cut as many shapes as possible from the dough you've made.

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    Step 10: Poke a small hole with a straw about a quarter inch away from the top of the shape so you have something to hang it by.

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    Step 11: Place the cut shapes carefully on waxed paper on top of cookie sheets.

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    Step 12: Set the shapes out to dry somewhere

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    Step 13: preferably somewhere where they won't be disturbed by nosy pets

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    Step 14: children

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    Step 15: or spouses.

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    Step 16: Allow them to cure and harden for a day or two.

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    Step 17: Once dry decorate them

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    Step 18: you can glue decorations on

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    Step 19: paint with "puffy" paint

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    Step 20: decorate with glitter

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    Step 21: Once all your decorations are on and dried

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    Step 22: slip a ribbon through the hole at the top.

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    Step 23: Hang the ornament on your tree and enjoy your creation for years to come!

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