I just made a batch last night and they are for this weekend. I just stick the stick in and press the dough around it. Although I this is my first time making cookies on a stick too.
Good luck!!!! 
i've done cookies on a stick and i slowly push while twisting the stick into the dough (i roll it a bit thicker) if any break through you can cover with a bit of dough. i like to make mine a couple days in advanced (depending on the design of the cookie and how long you'll need them to dry before packaging) hope that helps!
I done it both ways, the twist method and the dough on the back. I prefer the twist method. I just make my cookie a little thicker and hold my hand on the top of the cookie while pushing the stick into the cookie. I have also read on this site where some bakers insert the stick into the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. I've not tried this method and I think while it may sound easy it's the trickiest.
When i took a class a couple of years ago, that's how we were taught but when i tried it, by the time the cookies were dry, they were also stale.
But i see that you use fondant toleshed, that would make a huge difference cuz i used RI and needed another 24 hours for it to dry before decorating.
The next time i want to make a bouquet, i'll definately try your suggestion. Thanks!!
Here's a link to a great thread where we discussed Shineys method, it works like a charm and I never ever avoid cookies "on a stick" since I started doing them this way! HTH
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=619564&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0
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