The hardest part about these cookies may be finding the Popsicle sticks, unless you live near a party or craft supply store, or you have kids who eat Popsicles nonstop. But get ready, these may well be the ones your kids choose. Wrap the cookies in colored plastic, tie with a ribbon, and you might make it to the party with a few still uneaten.

	2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	3/4 tsp. baking powder
	1/2 tsp. salt
	1 cup unsalted butter, softened
	3/4 cup sugar
	1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
	2 large eggs
	2 tsp. vanilla extract
	2 cups red and green M&M's

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

2. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture until combined. Add the M&M's and stir again. For chewier cookies, refrigerate overnight.

3. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, drop the dough onto baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Insert a Popsicle stick, at least 1 inch deep, into each one to form a pop.

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown. Set the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Using a metal spatula, transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool completely. Makes 15.