Saturday, December 6, 2008

Stamp Simply Celebration!!!

I created this little box for Janine Orchard's challenge. She is hosting a Cookie Recipe Exchange. Where does the stamping come in? You get to decorate your own bag or box. So I stamped this tiny take out box and put it together. It holds about four of my favorite Christmas time cookie: Eskimo Cookies. They are a fun no-bake cookie that my Mom made with my sister and me since the time we were old enough to count and help measure ingredients!
This is what they look like. They are powdered sugar covered ball. I cut one in half so you could see the yummy chocolate and oatmeal goodness inside!

Here is the recipe for my Eskimo Cookies (makes 3 dozen):

3/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 T. water
1/2 t. vanilla
3 T. cocoa
2 c. Quaker quick oats (instant oatmeal)
powdered sugar

Beat the softened butter in a large bowl. Add the sugar and beat well. Mix in water, vanilla and cocoa. Next add oatmeal and mix in. Refrigerate overnight. Shape into 36 balls and roll in powdered sugar. Keep cookies in the refrigerator.

Yum!

Here are the details for my Tiny Take Out Box:

Stamps: Paint Prints, Fresh Cuts
Paper: SU Tiny Take Out Box in Confetti White
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: Gold brads, gold cord

All products are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

4 comments:

Janine said...

These sound fabulous and I love what you did with the box. Thanks so much for participating.

Janine

Unknown said...

That box is gorgeous! I love it!

The Sonboul's said...

Great post. I'm a sucker for treat and crafts! lol

Melanie said...

ooh fun I will have to try!!

we do the "hand holding snuggle on the weekends at bedtime" too in our house :)