Christmas Cookie Sticks

 

1 1/2

cups powdered sugar

1

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

envelope (0.14 ounce) strawberry- or lime-flavored unsweetened soft drink mix

1

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

2 2/3

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon cream of tartar

Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla or chocolate ready-to-spread frosting (from 16-ounce tub), if desired

Assorted candy sprinkles or colored sugars, if desired

• 1 Mix powdered sugar, butter, soft drink mix, vanilla and egg in large bowl with spoon. Stir in flour and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• 2 Heat oven to 375ºF. Divide dough into 20 pieces. Roll each piece into 6-inch log, using lightly floured hands. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• 3 Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until firm. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• 4 Spread tips of cookies with frosting. Sprinkle with candies.