Lollipop Cookies
["1 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. water", "1/2 c. brown sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. uncooked oatmeal"]
["Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.", "Set aside.", "In a large mixing bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening.", "Add egg, vanilla and water.", "Mix well.", "Gradually add the flour mixture. Beat until smooth.", "Stir in the oatmeal; lightly flour hands and shape into 24 balls.", "Place on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.", "Insert a skewer or stick into each, if desired.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet and allow to cool on wire racks. Decorate with frosting, coconut and candies to make faces.", "Yields 24 (3-inch) cookies."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "water", "brown sugar", "shortening", "egg", "vanilla", "oatmeal"]