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When the ornaments lose their scent, dab on oil of cinnamon.

Note: Roll out dough on aluminum foil and move the foil onto the cookie sheet. It will help the ornaments keep their shape.

Note: You can alter the amounts as long as you use about 7 oz ground spices to 1 c applesauce.

* Thanks to "Crafts2Do" for this great idea!!!

GRAHAM CRACKER HOUSES

What is needed:

Graham crackers
Meringue powder to make Royal Icing
Foil covered cardboard, approx. 8 x 11 -1 for each house
candy for decorating - some ideas are:
necco wafers
m & m's
licorice sticks - makes good woodpiles
gum drops
foil covered santas
spearmint leaves - make great trees
mini tootsie rolls - also make good wood piles
mini marshmallows - make good snowmen
non-pareils
white shredded coconut - makes great snow
and any other candy you think would look neat.

Directions for assembly:

Take the 2 whole crackers and from the middle line cut diagonally from each side to the top center making the peak of the roof. A serrated knife works best. These are the sides. Using the Royal icing as glue, use generous amounts and glue a half cracker to each of the sides, repeat with other piece. You now have a roofless house.Take remaining 2 halves and glue on to create the roof. Glue each house in the center of a foil covered cardboard. These can be done days in advance.

Decorating:

Using the icing as glue decorate the house with the candies. Have fun and be creative!

* Thanks to "Crafts2Do" for this great idea!!!

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