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Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

1 cup cinnamon

2 Tbs. cloves

1 Tbs. nutmeg

3/4 C applesauce

2Tbs. white glue

Ribbon

In a bowl, mix the spices. Add applesauce and glue, stirring until well blended. Work mixture until dough is smooth and ingredients are throughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions and roll each portion on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes. Using a straw or toothpick, make a small hole in the top of each ornament. Place on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. (for more uniform drying, turn ornaments over once a day.) Thread Ribbon through holes to form garland. You can also glue to a wooden hoop, forming a wreath and decorate with ribbon as desired. Makes approximately 32 two-inch ornaments. Do Not Eat!

Happy Thanksgiving

New Mexican Hot Chocolate from Cooking Light

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup honey
5 Tbs. unsweetened Cocoa
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/8 t. ground nutmeg
1/4 t. salt
4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 t. vanilla extract

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and extract, stirring constantly with a whisk. Heat to 180 or until tiny bubbles form around edge, stirring with a whisk. (do not boil)
yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

A cute picture I found

A Charlie Brown ThanksGiving