MONKEY FACED COOKIES 
1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. molasses, dark
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. vinegar
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger

Mix together butter, brown sugar and molasses; stir in milk and vinegar, sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, salt and ginger and stir in. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place 3 raisins on for eyes and mouth. Bake until set. Remove from sheets in 1 minute. Faces take on droll expressions in baking. Bake 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies. Fun for children to help with.

 

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