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Cinnamon Dough

This Cinnamon Salt Dough is simple to make at home and can be used for ornaments or faux holiday cookies. With just a few basic pantry staples, cinnamon, salt, flour, and water, you can create beautifully rustic ornaments or faux cookies that smell like Christmas. The best part is, these will last year after year. They’re perfect for adding a handmade touch to your kitchen or tree. No applesauce required, just cozy holiday creativity!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Dozen
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 300°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon, salt, and flour.
  3. Add the water and mix, then use your hands to knead until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Sprinkle some flour onto a flat surface or counter, then place the dough on top.
  5. Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
  6. Use cookie cutters (or fun shapes!) to cut out your ornaments, placing each onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. If you’d like to add imprinted designs (stamps, or carve by hand), do it now while the dough is still soft.
  8. Create a hanging hole near the top of each ornament (a straw, toothpick, or pencil works great) to thread twine/ribbon later. (Skip this step if you are making faux cookies)
  9. Bake in the oven at 300°F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, check at 45 minutes. Let them cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, thread twine or ribbon through each hole, tie a loop at the end, and hang or gift as desired. Another option is to decorate with puff paint.
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