Cinnamon Snowflake Ornaments

By yollymg

Ingredients

• 1 cup applesauce
• Approximately 3/4 cup ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• Ribbon
• Royal icing and edible glitter

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the applesauce and spices; mix well until a stiff dough forms, adding additional cinnamon if needed.

On a board dusted with additional cinnamon, roll out each portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using 4-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutters dipped in cinnamon. Reroll scraps. Place cutouts on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Make a hole with a plastic straw about 1/2 in. from the top of each ornament.

Bake at 200° for 20-30 minutes.
Remove to paper towels to dry thoroughly. When completely dry and cool, string a ribbon strip through each hole; tie the ends together to form a loop. Decorate ornaments as desired with royal icing and glitter. Yield: about 10 (4 inch ornaments).

Royal Icing:
In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water.

Beat on high speed with a portable mixer for 7-10 minutes or on low speed with a stand mixer for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Tint with food coloring if desired. Place a damp paper towel over bowl to prevent frosting from drying out while using.

Yield: about 1-1/2 cups.