Lollipop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. water
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. uncooked oatmeal

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening.
Add egg, vanilla and water.
Mix well.
Gradually add the flour mixture. Beat until smooth.
Stir in the oatmeal; lightly flour hands and shape into 24 balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.
Insert a skewer or stick into each, if desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet and allow to cool on wire racks. Decorate with frosting, coconut and candies to make faces.
Yields 24 (3-inch) cookies.