Salt Dough Ornaments Recipe

This simple recipe for homemade salt dough ornaments makes for beautiful and inexpensive DIY Christmas decor.

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Completely customizable and a great project for kids, everyone will have so much fun creating their own ornaments.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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If you plan on baking them to dry more quickly, preheat your oven to 200°.

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In a bowl, add flour and salt. Stir.

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Add water and work the ingredients together. I start with a spoon and eventually move to just my hands.

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Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.

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Cut salt dough ornaments out using a cookie cutter and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet or baking dish.

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