Materials
4 cups birdseed
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup water
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatin
3 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
1 Pound Lard
Cookie cutters
Cookie sheet
Parchment paper
Cooking spray
2 Straws cut into thirds
Yarn or twine
Directions
Mix flour, water, light corn syrup, and unflavored gelatin to form a paste. Slowly stir in birdseed, making sure it is all coated. Melt lard and add to mixture. Place cookie cutters on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Coat the insides of the cookie cutters with cooking spray. Invite your child to spoon birdseed mixture into the cookie cutters and press down with the spoon. Poke a hole in each one using a straw, making sure the straw goes all the way through the birdseed mixture. Allow ornaments to dry for 3-4 hours. Remove the ornaments from the cookie cutters and place in freezer overnight. Thread a piece of yarn or twine through the hole, tie, and hang ornament from a tree branch. Using a pair of binoculars, observe the various birds that come and enjoy the special treat.