Since I recently made another batch and had the picture, why not make another post out of it and give you the recipe for making them.
This time I made gingerbread men and made the hole so they could be used for ornaments.
All you need to make these is:
3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup of cinnamon
1 Tbs glue
Now the glue is kind of optional. Some sites said to use it, others didn't and one said that they tried it both ways and didn't see a difference. I also did it both ways and honestly I didn't see a difference either.
So you mix your ingredients and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Then cut your shapes either with a cookie cutter or by hand if you're that good. Pop them in the oven set at 200 degrees for about 2 hours. I checked them about every half hour and turned them over.
If you are doing the pumpkins you use the same mix but I think I also added nutmeg or ginger. Then you roll them in a ball and using the blunt side of a knife make indents for the veins. Then stick a little stem in them (I used littel pieces broken off of a grape vine wreath) then let them air dry. It'll take them a few days to dry completely.
20 comments:
These ones are just perfect!!
These look great Ann. I think though I am now more confused than ever...apple-sauce and cinnamon?!?!?! are they edible if you don't add the glue?? What consistency should the apple-sauce be. I just can't get my head around that working?!?!?!
I bet these smell just terrific!! I love the scent of cinnamon!
So cute, Ann! I have the same question as Tanya - does applesauce and cinnamon make a "rollable" mixture?
Wonderful!!! Thanks Ann
I like the receipt just 2-3 ingredients. Your house must smell so good during baking.
Very unique and a lovely smell.
where do you get a cup of cinnamon? just a small can cost and arm and a leg... do you grind your own? or does it come at the craft store?
I'm with Sandra - a cup of cinnamon? Maybe the cheapo kind you can get in a dollar store???
Oh yeah, and are these scented once they are backed and dried?
You are on a roll Ann. Awesome.
Have a fabulous day. My best to Duke. :)
Those are cute! Maybe the glue just helps them last longer? Do you know how long they last either way?
Very cute! I think the glue is to make the mixture less tasty for any critters that may want to take a nibble.
They're very cute :-)
Super cute and how easy!
Lookin' good---and I'll bet your house smells DELICIOUS.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
I just know your house is smelling yummy again! These are so cute I may try to make them! :)
Yeah, like any of them would actually get hung on the Christmas tree, but a girl should have dreams.
I'll bet your house smells great!
I remember these - and good idea about the hole - they are going to make the tree smell great. sandie
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