Description
Create memorable salt dough handprint ornaments with this simple recipe, perfect for holiday decorations or gifts.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 cups water
- Mixing bowl and spoon
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Cookie cutter or your hands for imprinting
- Optional: Acrylic paints, ribbon, and varnish for finishing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of salt.
- Gradually add 2 cups of water, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–10 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- On a clean surface, dust lightly with flour and use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Press your child’s hand firmly into the dough to create an impression.
- Use a cookie cutter to shape the dough around the handprint and make a small hole at the top for hanging.
- Place the ornaments on a baking sheet and bake at 200°F (93°C) for 2–3 hours or until completely hard.
- Once cool, paint and decorate the ornaments as desired. Allow paints to dry, then apply a layer of varnish for shine.
Notes
Custom colors can be added by mixing food coloring into the dough. Consider using ribbon for hanging and adding a personal note when gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg