Recipe: Sugar Cookies on a Stick

SUGAR COOKIES ON A STICK



1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Craft sticks

Combine sugar and shortening in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixture until well mixed. Add eggs, corn syrup and vanilla. Beat until well blended and fluffy.

Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix until well blended.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Chill dough at least 1 hour before using. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.

Shape dough into walnut-size balls. Push craft sticks into the center of each ball. Place balls, with stick parallel to the baking sheet, 3-inches apart. Flatten cookies into 2 1/2-inch circles.

Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly browned around the edges. Don't overbake. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.

When cookies are cool, wrap in plastic wrap and tie with a ribbon OR place in airtight container.

Makes 20 cookies
Source: Karo Corn Syrup and Argo Baking Powder