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Soccermom 08:12 AM 11-21-2012
I want to make some baked ornaments with the DCKS this afternoon. I found a great recipe online for cinnamon ornaments but it takes a cup of cinnamon and a 1/4 applesauce...I don't think it would make a lot.
I was thinking of making the flour dough kind but adding a bunch of cinnamon in the batter....anyone ever try this? Did it work out or was it too overpowering while it baked?
I was thinking of making the flour dough kind but adding a bunch of cinnamon in the batter....anyone ever try this? Did it work out or was it too overpowering while it baked?
Country Kids 08:15 AM 11-21-2012
I have made the applesauce/cinnamon one and the kids really liked it.
Please be careful though as some children are allergic to cinnamon and will break out terrible.
Please be careful though as some children are allergic to cinnamon and will break out terrible.
Blackcat31 08:21 AM 11-21-2012
I have made them several years in row and they've turn out fantastic! I haven't made them though in the last few years and have been meaning to do it agian because it was such a hit with my DCK's and their parents.
They smell great and the scent is not at all over powering.
I think the smell lasts a long time too because last year when I pulled out my "example" ornament, (with plans to make them but didn't) it still smelled like cinnamon.
They smell great and the scent is not at all over powering.
I think the smell lasts a long time too because last year when I pulled out my "example" ornament, (with plans to make them but didn't) it still smelled like cinnamon.
Heidi 11:33 AM 11-21-2012
We have some applesauce/cinamon ones that are probably 15 years old. They don't smell anymore...
We decorated ours with puff-paint to look like icing, and made them heart-shaped to look like german Lebkuchen (gingerbread) hearts-a christmas tradition in Germany.
We decorated ours with puff-paint to look like icing, and made them heart-shaped to look like german Lebkuchen (gingerbread) hearts-a christmas tradition in Germany.
daycarediva 02:55 PM 11-21-2012
I would try a sample batch just to see. I was going to try to dye the salt dough ornaments this year (red, green, maybe leave one white but add silver glitter, etc)
$1 store cinnamon is a life saver, we make those every year, but have to multiply the recipe by atleast 8. I also advise that you make them a little thick, ( atleast 1/4" or they break) and add the hole for ribbon before they dry (I know, duh but I threw away a whole batch! LOL)
$1 store cinnamon is a life saver, we make those every year, but have to multiply the recipe by atleast 8. I also advise that you make them a little thick, ( atleast 1/4" or they break) and add the hole for ribbon before they dry (I know, duh but I threw away a whole batch! LOL)
Scout 06:39 AM 11-22-2012
Ooh. Thanks for the idea!! Bought a gingerbread house kit to do but, these will be fun too!
renodeb 01:01 PM 11-26-2012
I have used the applesauce cinnamon recipe for my dc and also as a party gift for my holiday tea party. Everyone raved about them and the smell is not overpoering at all. One batch does not make a lot so you may need to make more but they are so worth it!
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