Miniatures & a Recipe!

(I've decided that since the holidays are coming, I'm going to occasionally post some of my favorite holiday recipes at the end of a few blog posts. When I do, I'll indicate that in the title. As you can see, there is a recipe today, and it is YUMMY!)

A growing segment in our hobby is miniatures.  They are a lot of fun and can go in scenes, be used as props in show entries, or be prizes at a show.  I was lucky enough to win a few in Anne Field's most recent photo show.

Those rosettes are gorgeous and tricky to make - I know because I have tried. 

Look at the little pink cake, the strawberry donuts (actually a gift from Anne for supporting her blog on Ko-Fi), and that cute pink and purple unicorn eraser. (Yes, I actually called a unicorn "cute.")

I, too, give out miniatures. Everyone who orders from Horsiemama's Mercantile will find a mini haversack tucked in with their order.

Recently I stitched up a batch and then hot glued jewels and holiday sayings onto them.

I have a large supply of horsey charms

which I string on ribbons and put into the mini haversacks to be tucked in with each order.

Occasionally I put stickers in those little pony pouches, too.

It can be a lot of fun to play with things of different scales. This was my office Halloween decor - not a lot went into making it, just grabbing some horses that were all in rearing positions.

Adding in Darth Vader as their trainer was what made me smile - simple as it was, I loved this little corner decoration!

And now, here's a recipe I hope you like. Try not to eat the whole batch in one day. (Er, for the record, it can be done...)

Molasses Sugar Cookies

(Depending on how long you bake these, they can be soft and chewy, or a little crunchy on the outside.)

Melt 3/4 cup butter, margarine, or shortening in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of molasses. 

Let cool, then add 1 egg and beat well.

Beat in 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons soda, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. (I omit the salt and the cloves.)

Form into balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place balls on a greased cookie sheet or one that is lined with parchment paper, and bake 8 - 10 minutes at 375.