Stampin' UP!

Last night my friend and I hosted a stamp party here at my house. We have been planning it for months and we had such a great time. Many friends came and Addie planned such great projects for us.



Rachel made great dip and salsa and we just had a good time. Here is my cookie recipe for anyone who is interested..

Molasses Cookies

3/4 cup shortening (I have started using 3/4 cup canola oil and it works just as well)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ginger

Mix everything, chill in refrigerator for a couple of hours. Roll into balls and roll balls in white sugar. Place on cookie sheet (don't flatten) and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. I like to bake mine for eight and they stay soft. Since they are better warm sometimes I make a batch and only bake a few at a time over a period of three or four days. Also, when I do bake a bunch I stick them in the freezer. Each morning I pull one out and stick it in Liz's lunch and it is thawed and soft by the time she eats.

Thanks to anyone who came last night and also to Brian, who is such a good sport when it comes to me and stamping.