CHRISTMAS SPICE BALLS 
Combine a cupful of spices such as allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, mace, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons powdered orris root. Mix with enough applesauce into a fudgy mixture. Equal parts is usually fine. Roll a little in palms. Insert a crochet hook through the middle, drawing through a loop of ribbon. Insert a whole clove at bottom to hold loop. Tie ends together to hang. Tie another strip of ribbon at base for decorations. Hang to dry. Use for tree decorations, centerpieces or on Christmas packages for trim.

 

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