This scented cinnamon ornaments recipe makes delightful ornaments with a special Christmas smell that will bring a pleasant atmosphere to your home this holiday season!
If you have gone to the trouble to make someone homemade gifts, go the extra mile and make the presentation and packaging special too. It can make the difference between an “oh, thank you” gift and a “how cute is this, I love it, it’s adorable!” gift.
If you are giving cocoa mix in a mug,tie peppermint sticks or candy canes onto the mug to use for stirring. Even one or two spoons dipped in white chocolate can make the difference between a “ho-hum” gift and a “wow!” gift.
Copy the packaging and presentation ideas you see in magazines or on TV.There is a reason they can sell $.50 worth of cocoa for $25.
Instead of just giving someone a plate of brownies,cut them into Christmas shapes with your cookie cutters. Things like stars, trees or bells work well. Go a step further and covering them with frosting or sprinkles.
Take everyone’s favorite rice crispy treats and cut them into shapes with your cookie cutters.There is even Christmas cereal available now. Try using that instead of regular rice crispies or add red or green food coloring to spruce up the rice crispies.
Instead of giving someone a plate of cookies, buy cellophane bags to put them in and tie with extra pretty ribbons. You can get clear cellophane bags at party stores or flower shops.
When giving cookies, put a different twist on themby pressing a lollipop or popsicle stick into them before you bake them. If you use a popsicle stick, personalize it by writing the person’s name or a special message on the stick. Once again, do something cute for a package. Slip them into a cellophane bag or cover with colored cellophane paper and tie with a bow. You can get lollipop or popsicle sticks at any discount store in the crafts or cake decorating section.
Tie little jingle bells to the ends of the ribbon you use on your packageor just for fun, put your gift in a box before you wrap it and throw in a couple of hands full of wrapped peppermints or Christmas candy.
This scented cinnamon ornaments recipe can be used for more than just ornaments for your tree. Tuck them in different corners of your house to add a lovely spicy scent here and there. It is also fun to tuck a few into a package you are shipping or delivering so when the person opens the package he or she gets a wonderful Christmas smell before even seeing the gift.
How Long Do Cinnamon Ornaments Last? Cinnamon ornaments should last indefinitely if wrapped in tissue paper between seasons. They're not indestructible but they're also not crumbly nor fragile.
They really last a long time when stored properly! While they are fairly sturdy, they might crack and crumble if handled roughly. To store them, wrap and layer them in tissue paper and place them in a Ziplock bag.
You can paint a coat of glossy decoupage glue over the entire ornament to seal and protect it, and to give it a shiny finish. You can also spritz it with a light coat of polyurethane spray. Both methods, along with the salt acting as a natural preservative, help to extend the ornament's longevity.
If you store them like conventional breads, where they're tightly wrapped and in a bread bag in the bread box, they'll last between 3 and 5 days, but you shouldn't go beyond that, or they'll start to taste stale. If you store them in the fridge, they'll last a bit longer, perhaps up to 7 days.
For the dough, use applesauce, glue, and cinnamon. Once you've transferred the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, use your favorite cookie cutters to get the shapes you want. Finally, decorate with fabric paint, and you're left with durable tree decorations that also smell delicious.
Glue is used to make the ornaments sturdy and prevent crumbling, so while they are inedible, these fun-to-make ornaments will last for years to come. Mix together the ¾ cup applesauce, ground cinnamon, and glue until well combined. Add more applesauce, a tablespoon at a time, as needed, to form a soft dough.
Once they have cooled slightly, remove the cinnamon sticks and mash the apples with a fork or back of a spoon. Allow the mixture to cool completely before placing it in a sealed jar. The applesauce will last in the refrigerator for a week or two and you can freeze it for later too!
Cinnamon adds to the cozy, warm flavors of the applesauce and also provides a boost in antioxidants for more disease-fighting benefits. And of course, when it's homemade, there's no preservatives or unnecessary added sugar!
They're a classic potpourri spice for good reason — a few sticks in a simmering pot of water will make your entire home smell like you've got cinnamon rolls baking.
If a recipe calls for cinnamon sticks but you only have ground cinnamon, you can use the ground version instead. Most recipe developers recommend using a 1/2 teaspoon (about 1.4 grams) of cinnamon for every cinnamon stick the recipe calls for.
The good news about spices is that they virtually last forever. It's rare, if not impossible, for a spice to go "bad." The biggest threat of time is that it causes spices to lose potency and flavor. Ground cinnamon that's three years old will not carry as much flavor as cinnamon that's only three months old.
Ground spices (including cinnamon and ground pepper) stay flavorful for one to three years. Hold onto dried green herbs (such as basil and oregano) for six months to three years, watching for fading color and flavor to guide you.
Ground spices are at their freshest within the first 3 months of being bottled. Whole spices are at their freshest within the first 10 months of being bottled. Ground spices retain most of their flavor for 2-3 years. Whole spices retain most of their flavor for 3-4 years.
Keep them and all herbs in a dark place, as light can break down their flavor. Ideally, look for containers that are smell-proof and airtight. Glass, ceramic and metal storage containers can be used long-term, while plastic containers are better suited for short-term usage.
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