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Combine sugar and 1 cup shortening in a large bowl.
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Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
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Add the eggs, syrup, and vanilla mixing until well blended and fluffy.
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Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add gradually to the creamed mixture in step one at low speed until well blended.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Do not grease.
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Shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls.
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Push the popsicle stick into the center of each ball.
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Place balls 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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(If you wanted the ball to be completely coated in sugar or sprinkles roll it in them before setting on baking sheet.
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Flatten the dough balls to 1/2 inch thickness with the bottom of a greased and floured glass or with the palm of your hand.
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Decorate as desired (press any decorations into the dough slightly).
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Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
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Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and remove the cookies to a cool surface.
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*Cookies can also be painted before baking.
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Mix 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoons water.
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Divide into 3 small cups.
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Add 2-3 drops of food coloring to each.
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Use a clean brush to pain the cookies.
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(The paint with separate as the cookie spreads in the oven giving a piecey, stained-glass look.
