Cinnamon Ornaments

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup cinnamon and the allspice until combined.

Step 3

Add in the applesauce and stir together to get a semi-firm dough. If the dough seems wet, add in 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon and stir together.

Step 4

Test the dough by pinching it between your fingers. You should have a sugar cookie dough consistency that holds together but isn't wet. Add the last Tablespoon of cinnamon if needed.

Step 5

Use your hands to knead together the dough and be sure it holds together in a ball. If it is too crumbly you can sprinkle on a few drops of water but you do not want a wet dough.

Step 6

Cut out two large squares or rectangles of parchment paper and place one on the counter. Place your cinnamon dough ball on top.

Step 7

Place the second piece of parchment paper on top of your dough and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about ¼-½ inches thick. You want it to be thicker than most cookie dough so that it can be transferred without breaking but the thicker it is, the longer it will take to bake.

Step 8

Use a cookie cutter to cut out Christmas shapes from your dough. Use a spatula to gently transfer the shapes onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Step 9

Use a drinking straw to cut out a hole from the shape, being sure to keep the hole far away from the edges.

Step 10

Bake for 3-4 hours or until the ornaments have hardened in the middle. You should be able to tap them in the center and not feel them give. For a more uniform color, you can flip them halfway through baking but be very gentle.

Step 11

Once fully baked, remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the cookie sheet.

Step 12

String with Christmas ribbon and decorate, if desired.