Description
Create stunning and customizable ornaments using simple kitchen ingredients, perfect for holiday decoration and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking powder
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Glitter (optional)
- Cookie cutters (various shapes)
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Straw (for hanging hole)
- Acrylic paint (optional for decorating)
- Clear sealant (optional for shine)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the baking powder and cornstarch, then gradually add water while stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened into a dough-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Knead the dough until smooth.
- If using colors, divide the dough and incorporate food coloring and glitter until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thickness and use cookie cutters to shape the ornaments. Use a straw to make a hole for hanging.
- Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C) and place the ornaments on a lined baking sheet to bake for 1-2 hours until fully dried.
- Once cooled, decorate with paint or sealant as desired.
Notes
Consider using seasonal cookie cutters for a festive touch, and store finished ornaments in an airtight container to preserve them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A