Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, salt and sugars.
2. Mix briefly.
3. Add the butter in pieces, mix until the mixture has the consistency of cornmeal.
4. Add the vanilla and mix just until a ball forms.
5. Divide into 3 balls {about 8.5 ounces each}.
6. Add food coloring of your choice and 2 tablespoons of flour to each ball.
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8. Roll out each portion of dough between sheets of waxed paper into a rectangle about 11 x 8 1/2-inches.
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10. Peel wax paper on one side and lay one layer on top of other.
11. Leave the wax paper at the bottom of the bottom layer to help with the rolling process.
12. Roll into a jelly roll and wrap.
13. Place sprinkles into a 9×13 pan, roll the log until completely covered.
14. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to slice. {overnight is best}
15. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
16. Slice the log into 1/2 inch thick cookies, insert Popsicle stick.
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18. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until the cookies are no longer shiny on top and the bottoms are golden.
19. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a wire cooling rack.
20. When ready to either serve or give as a party favor insert the Popsicle stick into the floral vial filled with mini candy {pearls}.
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