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Macaroni Made: Cinnamon Ornaments

A fun, easy and good smelling holiday craft/ornament!

By Jenny Steadman, Cleveland East Macaroni Kid Publisher Mom December 12, 2011

We used to make these when I was a child, but I have yet to do this with my children.  I can't wait to try it, as it is so easy, so cute, and it makes the house smell amazing!

Cinnamon Ornaments

What you need:

  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 4 oz cinnamon (I found a bottle that was 3.88oz.)
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Straw or toothpick
  • String

Mix applesauce and cinnamon together:


Kneed until it can be rolled out:

 
Roll out:

 


Cut with cookie cutters:


Make a hole with a straw or toothpick.

Put on rack until dry (1-2 days):

 
String and hang!