Decorating A Christmas Tree -- Collectibles Style

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"Fake" Non-Edible Gingerbread Ornaments

3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup cinammon
1 TB nutmeg
1/2 TB cloves
2 TB white household glue

1. Stir all ingredients together in a glass or metal bowl until well mixed and smooth -- several minutes.
2. Take a portion of the dough and roll out between two pieces of waxed paper to the thickness of a cookie.
3. Cut out dough with a gingerbread cookie cutter. Use a straw to make a hole for adding ribbon later.
4. Let dry on the wax paper for a few hours until easy to handle, then transfer to a wire racks to dry at room temperatures for a few days. I usually flip them over several times a day which will make them dry flatter.
5. When ready to use, tie a ribbon through the hole and enjoy the wonderful smell -- but make sure no one tries to eat them.

These non-edible ornaments will last a few years, but the scent diminished a little every year.

Note: Keep out of reach of children or pets that might try and eat these!

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