Lollipop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. softened butter
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour (all-purpose)
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
granulated sugar
18 wooden craft sticks (popsicle)
assorted 4 1/2 oz. tubes of decorating frosting
assorted candies and sprinkles

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until blended.
Set aside. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add gradually to butter mixture, beating after each addition.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Dip a flat-bottomed glass in granulated sugar and use to flatten each ball.
Insert a wooden stick into each to resemble a lollipop.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 11 to 12 minutes.
Cool completely on cookie sheets; remove carefully.
Decorate cookies as desired.
Makes 1 1/2 dozen.