Giant M&M Cookie Pops

Ingredients
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 M&M's


Instructions
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, or an ice cream scoop, 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.