Monkey Faced Cookies Recipe

Name: Monkey Faced Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. brown sugar, packed; 1/2 c. molasses; 1/2 c. milk; 1 tsp. vinegar; 2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; raisins (if desired)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vinegar
2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
raisins (if desired)

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0 (quick moderate).
2
Mix shortening, sugar and molasses thoroughly.
3
Mix milk and vinegar; stir in.
4
Measure flour by dipping method (or by sifting).
5
Stir dry ingredients together; blend into sugar mixture.
6
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
7
Place 3 jelly beans on each for eyes and mouth.
8
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
9
Allow to remain on baking sheet 1 minute before removing. The faces take on droll expressions in baking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. brown sugar, packed, 1/2 c. molasses, 1/2 c. milk, and more.

Yes, Monkey Faced Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Monkey Faced Cookies

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