How to make Gingerbread Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments written and video instructions! Learn how to make these adorable ornaments to add a charming, old-fashioned touch to your Christmas décor.
These Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments were a big hit with my family this year! My husband and son got to join in the fun of making them which made for a splendid afternoon. They are quite easy and affordable to make, so it is a fantastic family activity. We ended up using these ornaments on our own Christmas tree and as handmade gifts! So, it also turned into an opportunity to teach my son about generosity. A win all around!
These ornaments are a wonderful addition to our old-fashioned cottage Christmas tree this year. They fit the vibe of being handmade and simple, which are elements of a classic Christmas. They also smell amazing, bringing an added charm of a cozy scent. I am sure your family will love these ornaments as much as mine!
Make Gingerbread Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments with my Family!
Materials for the Gingerbread Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
- Drinking Straw
- Twine, Ribbon, or Desired Material to Hang Ornaments
- Cookie Cutters
- Rolling Pin
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour
- 1.5 Cups Salt
- 1.5-2 Cups Flour
- 4 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. Cloves
- 2 Tbsp. Ginger
- Vegetable or Olive Oil
Instructions to Make the Gingerbread Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Combine the Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees
- Mix Flour, Salt, Water, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Ginger in a mixing bowl until combined
Roll Out the Dough
- Spread Flour on a clean surface to roll out the dough. Placing parchment paper on the surface will make for easier cleanup.
- Roll out the dough using the rolling pin to about 1/4 inch thick.
Make the Ornament Shapes
- Cut out the desired shapes using the cookie cutters. I used a variety of different Christmas cookie cutters but you can also just use the gingerbread man shape.
- Place the cut out shapes on a baking sheet. Before putting them in the oven, use the drinking straw to poke a hole in the top of the ornament. This is where you will string the twine through to hang the ornament. Try to fit as many ornaments as possible onto the baking sheet. They will not expand, so there is no need to worry about overcrowding.
Bake
- Bake for 2-4 hours checking every so often to see if they have hardened. The goal is to slowly dry them out. You can also simply leave the cookies out for several days to dry out if preferred.
- Allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
- Repeat steps 3-8 until all of the dough has been used to make ornaments.
Decorate
- The salt will rise to the top while baking, making the ornaments lighter in color. If you desire a darker color, rub oil onto the ornaments using a cotton ball or paper towel.
- Use twine, ribbon, hooks, or any other desired material to hang the ornaments on your tree.
Notes
1. The ornaments can be painted to further decorate them once they are cooled.
2. These ornaments can be kept in an airtight container or bag to use for several years.
3. Gingerbread salt dough ornaments make a fantastic homemade gift!
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Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments
How to make Gingerbread Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments written and video instructions! Learn how to make these adorable ornaments to add a charming, old-fashioned touch to your Christmas décor.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour
- 1.5 Cups Salt
- 1.5-2 Cups Flour
- 4 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. Cloves
- 2 Tbsp. Ginger
- Vegetable or Olive Oil
Materials
- Drinking Straw
- Twine, Ribbon, or Desired Material to Hang Ornaments
- Cookie Cutters
- Rolling Pin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees
- Mix Flour, Salt, Water, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Ginger in a mixing bowl until combined
- Spread Flour on a clean surface to roll out the dough. Placing parchment paper on the surface will make for easier cleanup.
- Roll out the dough using the rolling pin to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out the desired shapes using the cookie cutters. I used a variety of different Christmas cookie cutters but you can also just use the gingerbread man shape.
- Place the cut out shapes on a baking sheet. Before putting them in the oven, use the drinking straw to poke a hole in the top of the ornament. This is where you will string the twine through to hang the ornament. Try to fit as many ornaments as possible onto the baking sheet. They will not expand, so there is no need to worry about overcrowding.
- Bake for 2-4 hours checking every so often to see if they have hardened. The goal is to slowly dry them out. You can also simply leave the cookies out for several days to dry out if preferred.
- Allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
- Repeat steps 3-8 until all of the dough has been used to make ornaments.
- The salt will rise to the top while baking, making the ornaments lighter in color. If you desire a darker color, rub oil onto the ornaments using a cotton ball or paper towel.
- Use twine, ribbon, hooks, or any other desired material to hang the ornaments on your tree.
Notes
1. The ornaments can be painted to further decorate them once they are cooled.
2. These ornaments can be kept in an airtight container or bag to use for several years.
3. Gingerbread salt dough ornaments make a fantastic homemade gift!
These turned out so cute!
Thank you so much!
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