Cookie Tree Ornaments - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. water
rolling pin
cookie cutters
toothpick
paint and brush
ribbon or string
food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Mix baking soda, cornstarch and water in saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat. The mixture will form a ball similar to pie dough.
Let cool a few minutes. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
Make small hole in each one with toothpick or skewer.
Let dry overnight on baking sheet. Do not cook.
Paint.
Add ribbon or string for hanging.
(Try adding food coloring to dough before rolling for different effects.)