2/3 c. butter Crisco
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
24-30 ice cream sticks
Assorted decorations (chocolate chips, raisins, sprinkles, colored, sugar, etc.)

Cream Crisco, sugar, milk, and vanilla in large bowl at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Put ice cream stick in center of dough. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten to 1/2 inch with greased and floured spatula. Decorate as desired. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool. Makes 2 - 1 1/2 dozen.