SMILING SUGAR COOKIES

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"These cute cookie pops are a big hit at bake sales," writes Brenda Bawdon of Alpena, South Dakota. "I sell them for $1 a piece and they disappear! The bright and cheery faces catch the kids' eyes, making them surefire sellers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 24 Popsicle sticks
1 cup vanilla frosting
Red, blue and green paste food coloring
Assorted small candies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; insert a wooden pop stick in the center of each., Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., Divide frosting among three bowls; tint as desired. Place each color of frosting in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe hair and mouths onto cookies; use a dab of frosting to attach small candies for eyes. Let dry at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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