4 ounces cinnamon
1 tablespoon cloves
1 tablespoon nutmeg
3/4 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons white glue
Ribbon
In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture
with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth
and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into
4 portions. On floured surface, roll each portion
to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with floured cookie
cutters of desired shapes. Using straw or wooden pick,
make a small hole in the top of the ornament. Place
cutouts on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature
for several days or dry them in a dehydrator. Thread
ribbon through hole in ornament. DO NOT EAT!
Makes about 32 (2-inch) ornaments.
Decorate these ornaments with royal icing, if desired.
