Fun Lollipop Cookies

Bailey's request for the fourth of July party was "Lollipop cookies."  I had an extra funfetti box cake mix and some extra icing!  I think premade icing is one of my LEAST favorite things.. But when Bailey likes to cook all by herself it is perfect!  We added a tsp of almond extract and a tsp of vanilla extract (and a few drops of blue food coloring) it definitely helped!  These extremely easy lollipop cookies were a hit.

1 box funfetti cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 can funfetti icing
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
sprinkles
paper straws, any color

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine cake mix, oil and eggs; stir with spoon until thoroughly moistened. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. With bottom of glass dipped in flour, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.

Cook for 6-8 minutes.  Cool for one minute and then insert straws into one side of the cookie (so it looks like a lollipop.  Let cookies sit for 5 minutes and move to a wire cooling rack. 

Spread frosting over warm cookies. Immediately sprinkle each with candy bits from frosting. Let frosting set before storing. Store in tightly covered container.