Lollipop Cookies

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
Frosting
Assorted decorating gels
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Assorted candies: gum drops, sour spaghetti candy and peanut M&Ms

In a large mixing bowl, cream sugars and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Lightly flour hands and shape dough into 24 balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Insert a Popsicle stick or skewer into each.

Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Create faces as desired with frosting, decorating gels, mini chips and candies. Makes 2 dozen.