1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vinegar
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Raisins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar and molasses thoroughly. Mix milk and vinegar and stir in. Stir dry ingredients together. Blend into sugar mixture. Drop rounded teaspoon of dough 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Place 3 raisins on each for eyes and mouth. Bake 10-12 minutes. Allow to remain on baking sheet 1 minute before removing. Makes 4 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.