Ingredients:
 
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
 
Directions:

Combine the sugar and shortening in a large bowl and beat at medium speed with electric mixture until well mixed.

Add the eggs, corn syrup and vanilla and beat until well blended and fluffy.

Gradually add the flour, baking powder and salt to creamed mixture at low speed making sure to mix until well blended.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before using. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Shape the dough into walnut-size balls and push the craft sticks into the center of each ball.

Place the balls onto the baking sheet 3-inches apart, with stick parallel to the baking sheet, and flatten the cookies into 2 1/2-inch circles.

Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly browned around the edges. Do not over bake!

Let the cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.

When cookies are cool, decorate them as you wish and place the cookies in an airtight container until served.