M & M Cookies

1 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Brown Sugar- firmly packed
1/2 Granulated White Sugar
2 Eggs
2 1/4 Cups Shifted Flour
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 Cups M & M's (plain)

1- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees

2- Cream shortening sugars, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly

3- Shift four, soda and salt

4- Add dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture, mix well

5- Stir in 1/2 cup M & M's plain chocolate candies; reserve remaining candies for decorating

6- Drop by the Teaspoon on ungreased Baking Sheet

7- Decorate tops of cookies with remaining M & M

8- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown

After baking some of the candies may be slightly cracked. This adds texture and interest to your cookies- still the same delightful flavor. Makes about 6 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies

New Items

I'm trying to figure out what other kinds of items people would like to see in my Etsy shop besides what I already make. I have thought about making boy things since not many people cater to that group. If I were to make boy things what would you like to see- button down shirts, pajamas, boxer shorts, cargo pants or something else. For little girls I was thinking of making another dress design, pants, shorts, pajamas or tank tops.

Take a look @ my shop and let me know what you want added- http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kelleenkreations

Kelleen Kreations

Special K Cookies

Time for another recipe-

Special K Cookies

1 1/2 Cups White Sugar
1/2 Cups Corn Syrup
2 1/4 Cups Crunchy Peanut Butter
9 Cups Special K Cereal
1 12oz Bag of Chocolate Chips
1 12oz Bag of Butterscotch Chips

1- Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil

2- Add the peanut butter. Mix until thoroughly dissolved

3- Add special k cereal. Mix well. Press into a large pan (9 X 13) and 1 small pan

4. Melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Once melted spread over the top of the special k mixture.

5- Put in the fridge to harden. Cut into squares once the chocolate has harden.

6- Enjoy the cookie

Photo Shoot

Last week on Monday May 7th I had my first photo shoot with an actual model. It was super fun. My mom had found me a model named Rosie. She was a great model. It looked like she was having a blast. The photo shoot took place at Stanwood Elementary School, in Stanwood, WA.  I had her wearing a few of my skirts, dresses and a apron. When we were ready for a new outfit Rosie was right there picking out a new outfit. Her favorite item that she wore was a skirt made out of princess fabric. Rosie even made her mom order that skirt from me. Which I think is pretty funny.

My photographer was Florence Dahlstedt from Avin Photography. She is a new photographer trying to get her business out to the public. Florence's pics were great. She had Rosie in many different poses and backgrounds.

Here are a few pics from the photo shoot-

         

Kelleen Kreations

Peanut Butter Orange Blossoms

Since I make kitchen accessories I figured I would put up a recipe every once in a while of some baked goodies. Here is the recipe for the week- Peanut Butter Orange Blossoms

1/2 Butter Flavored Crisco stick or 1/2 butter flavor crisco all vegetable shortening
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1- Heat oven to 350 degrees

2- Combine 1/2 cup shortening, peanut butter, and orange peel in a large bowl. Beat @ medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Beat until well bblended.

3- Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Beat until well blended. Shape level measuring tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Dip for in flour; flatten dough slightly in crisscross pattern

4- Bake at 350 degress for 9-11 minutes or until set. Do not overbake

Makes 3 dozen