Youngster’s cookie business going strong
Posted By Margo On April 27, 2010 (12:00 pm) In Business & Finance, Front Page, Oneida
Mckenzie Foote is pictured with mom Shannon Crandall with some of her specialty cookies. (Aaron Gifford).
‘Footie’s Goodies’ owner, a sixth-grader, said experience has been fun and educational
By Aaron Gifford
(Oneida, NY) Mackenzie Foote could tell by the look on others’ faces that there was money to be made.
The eyes light up after that first bite, and the cookie is devoured quickly. No one can eat just one. Mackenzie figured people would be willing to pass by the grocery store cookie shelves and make a special trip for her baked goods, even if they cost more.
She was right: During her first and only sale day at school earlier this year, Mackenzie made a $45 profit.
“But then I got in trouble,” said Foote, 12, a sixth-grader at Seneca Street Elementary in the Oneida City School District. “So I had to figure out another way to sell them.”
“She loves to bake,” said her mother, Shannon Crandall. “Everyone was eating them, so she decided to start selling them.”
So Foote brought them to the Oneida Commons co-op, where Crandall is a member. Word about Footie’s Goodies spread quickly, and she accommodated some large orders for the local chapter of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and other civic organizations.
Then she started selling them during the Friday open mike nights at La Vie Boheme Bistro in downtown Oneida.
Next month, Mackenzie will sell them at the new downtown weekend flea market behind the Kallet Civic Center, which runs through the summer.
And, of course, she’ll have them at her lemonade stand, which she has operated since she was 8. Last year, Mackenzie donated her lemonade revenues for the year ($45) to Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association.
Crandall, owner of the All About You day spa, paints, draws and makes jewelry. She said her daughter has always been interested in the idea of selling something she can create.
“I’ve always had a creative outlet myself,” Crandall said. “Maybe this family has creative genes.”
Mackenzie spends about four hours per week on the business, often preparing the batter at night before bed and finishing the baking the next morning. She tracks her sales carefully to determine how many ingredients to buy.
“I wanted this to be a learning experience for her,” Crandall said. “It’s really worked out well for her.”
Mackenzie said she also makes extra money babysitting.
“She’s got a nice little bank account going,” Crandall said.
Mackenzie takes dance classes three times a week and aspires to be a professional dancer some day. She was previously interested in a school teaching career, but a few recent episodes with young children “that tried my patience” put that idea up for reconsideration, she said with a laugh.
Her specialties are M&M bars, peanut butter cookies, double chocolate espresso cookies and “Blue and whites” – white chocolate cookies with blueberries. The cookies are priced at $2.25 for a small package.
“Sugar cookies aren’t as complicated, but I still like making them the best,” she said. “It’s always fun to put the sprinkles on. There’s just something special about it.”
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Oatmeal Scotchy Surprise
1 1/4 Cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2 sticks of unsalted butter
3/4 Cup granulated sugar
3/4 Cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract or grated peel of 1 orange
3 Cups quick oats
1 2/3 Cups butterscotch morsels
3/4 Cup chopped pecans
Optional 3/4 Cup of whatever you want to sprinkle on top for the surprise!
I can't tell you what we use or I'd have to kill you! Just kidding around. We have used different things every time we make them so be creative....you could even go half and half if you like.
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 F
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract (or orange peel) in a large mixer bowl.
3. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a separate small bowl.
4. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture.
5. Next stir in oats, butterscotch and nuts.
6. Prepare a 9x13 pan by spraying with non-stick spray. Put batter into pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle surprise topping on.
7. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes...or until center is no longer gooey. Use a toothpick to test center.
Last but not least, cool on rack, cut and eat!
I would love to hear what your surprise topping is and how it worked out. Please let me know.
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