2/3 c. butter flavor Crisco
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
24-30 flat ice cream sticks
Assorted decorations (chips, raisins, red hots, nuts, colored sugar, etc.)

1. Cream Crisco, sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl at medium until well blended. Beat in egg.

2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

3. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

4. Shape into 1 1/2" balls. Push ice cream stick into center of dough. Place dough with stick parallel, 3" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten to 12/2" with large, greased and floured spatula. Decorate as desired. Press decoration into dough.

5. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.