How To Make Cinnamon Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Learn how to make easy cinnamon salt dough Christmas ornaments with kids for a festive, handmade ornament idea.
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Equipment
- Rolling Pin or Bottle
- Parchment Paper
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Christmas Cookie Cutters
Supplies
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Table Salt
- 2-3 Tablespoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup Warm Water
- Ribbon or Twine
- Paint
- Clear Coat of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 ℉
- Mix dry ingredients into a large bowl.
- Carefully pour in 1/2 cup of warm water
- Mix and knead together.
- Sandwich your dough between two pieces of parchment paper, then roll out the salt dough with a rolling pin. Your dough should be about 1/4" thick.
- Use a cookie cutter to gently press into the dough. Remove the excess around the cut-out shape.
- Make a hole in the top of your ornament by using a straw or wooden skewer.
- Place ornaments flipped over on your cookie sheet. Bake for 1 and 1/2 hours to 2 hours.
- Optional: Paint extra designs, add a clear coat and ribbon or twine for hanging.
Notes
- If you don't want to bake yours, you can let them dry for 3-7 days before painting.
- If your cinnamon salt dough ornaments appear whiter than you would like, add a clear coat or rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the surface.
- To ensure your ornaments last, you can also reduce the oven temperature and increase the baking time. Either way, don't paint or seal until you are 100% sure all the moisture is removed.
Servings: 15 small ornaments
Cost: under $5