The Busy Bee Mama

Snowed In With Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Today is Valentines Day.  Happy Valentines Day to you!  God has made a way for us all to be together today through a snow storm that started two days ago.  This morning I am making cookies for later.  I am making chocolate chip cookies and adding in some mini M&M's.  My children are young and love the M&M's added in.  Come to think of it so does my dear Hubby.  I really enjoy cooking and baking for my family.  They know by all the little extra touches I put in that they are loved.  It does my heart good to see them excited about meals and special treats I make for  them.  God has really done a work on me over the years.  I used to focus on the mess and time involved in cooking and was missing the whole gift of ministering from my kitchen.  As I go to my devotions this morning I am just so thankful  to have a stocked pantry during this snow storm and a family to cook for.  Thank you Father for never giving up on me and always providing me with physical and spiritual needs!  This is my Mom's chocolate chip cookie recipe I will be using this morning.  These cookies are different as they raise.  They are very popular among our community.  I hope you will try them too!  God Bless You Today, Jessica

This recipe will make about 4 dozen cookies

Cream together, 2 cups Crisco, 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups white sugar.  To that add in 4 eggs and 2 tsp. vanilla.  Top that with 41/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. baking soda.  Mix together with a spoon.  Lastly add in 1 bag of chococate chips or M&M's.  Today I will be adding both.  Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.  Let sit for 1 minute and then transfer to a cooling rack.  Enjoy!

P.S.  If you could include my Molly in prayer today I would greatly appreciate it.  She is five and a twin to Madilyn.  She has been battling the flu and has an earache.