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    Home » Recipes » Toddler Learning

    Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments

    Published: Aug 4, 2020 · Modified: Sep 16, 2021 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Cinnamon salt dough ornaments are such a fun and easy way to get into the Christmas spirit!

    Disclaimer: Please note that this post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase or sign up for a service at no extra cost to you.

    My kids and I had a blast making our ornaments and they smelled amazing while they baked. I absolutely love the smell of cinnamon and it is the perfect Christmas scent.

    Another great thing about these ornaments is that they can easily be made from common pantry items. There’s not any special ingredients and you probably have everything you need at home already.

    What supplies are needed to make these ornaments?

    cinnamon salt dough ornament ingredients

    To make the dough for the cinnamon salt dough ornaments you will need:

    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Cinnamon
    • Ground cloves (optional)
    • Warm water

    You will also need:

    • Cookie cutters of your choice
    • Baking sheet
    • Non-stick spray or parchment paper
    • Straw or toothpick
    • Twine, string, or ribbon to hang the ornaments

    How long do these bake for?

    These bake in the oven for two hours at 200 degrees.

    How long do salt dough ornaments last?

    They can actually last for years if you store them properly. Store them in a air tight container for the next year.

    Are these edible?

    These ornaments aren’t for eating but luckily they are non-toxic so if you have a curious child they will probably just spit out the ornament since it is very salty. They are for decoration only and I definitely do not recommend eating these.

    What kind of cookie cutters do I need?

    You can use any type of cookie cutter. I have a Christmas themed set of cookie cutters but my son also wanted to make a few dinosaur ornaments which I thought was really cute. If you have a theme for your Christmas tree then you could totally customize the ornaments you make.

    Can I paint these ornaments?

    You can totally paint these ornaments once they are cooled. I decided to keep it simple and just keep our ornaments as-is. Acrylic paint would work best if you want to be extra crafty and paint your ornaments.

    Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments
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    5 from 2 votes

    Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments

    These salt dough ornaments smell amazing while you shape and then bake them. They are fun activity for toddlers or preschoolers and a great way to get in the Christmas spirit.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Active Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Ornaments
    Cuisine: Just for fun
    Keyword: cinnamon salt dough ornaments
    Yield: 20 ornaments
    Author: Audrey
    Cost: $2

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Cookie cutter
    • Straw or toothpick

    Materials

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup salt
    • ½ cup warm water
    • ¼ cup ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves (optional, for smell)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well with a large wooden spoon or a spatula.
    • Roll the dough out and use cookie cutters to make the desired shapes.
    • Use a toothpick or a straw (depending on how large of a string or ribbon you will use to hang the ornament) to poke a hole towards the top of your ornaments.
    • Bake at 200 degrees for two hours on a greased baking sheet or on parchment paper (not wax paper).
    • Let cool and then hang on your Christmas tree using ribbon, string, or twine.

    Notes

    • Our dough was crumbly at first but as we worked it with our hands it came together more. If it still seems crumbly, add one to two tablespoons of water.
    • If your ornaments still seem soft, let them air dry for 24 hours.

    If you liked this Christmas craft, you might also like:

    • Free Christmas Dot Marker Printable
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    Don’t forget to share or save this idea for later with Pinterest!

    how to make cinnamon salt dough ornaments

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    Comments

    1. Monica

      August 04, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      This looks so fun! Definitely want to try it with my son this coming holiday season.

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    2. Samantha

      August 04, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Going to have to give these a try! So cute 💛

      Reply
    3. Kallie

      August 04, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      We used to make these all of the time when I was little! My husband and I definitely need to make these for Christmas this year.

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    4. Angelika

      August 04, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Theae surprisingly last a very long time. My son made one when he was 3 in preschool and theee years later it’s still a good ornament!

      Reply
    5. Jennifer Bradley

      August 05, 2020 at 6:22 am

      I’ve never made salt dough ornaments before, but you make it look easy! I might have to try this with my kids this year!

      Reply
    6. Subarna

      September 14, 2020 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      Wow very unique idea of making ornaments with dough salt and cinnamon.

      Reply
    7. Poet

      December 14, 2020 at 7:03 am

      Made these with my kids yesterday. Set my oven to 200, it took about 2 1/2 hours to dry thinly rolled thick ornaments and 4 hours to dry ones 2x as thick. We also made hand print keepsake gifts that we are still waiting on to be dry. These are roughly 1/4 inch thick.

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