Monkey Faces by Susan Patterson

Submitted by Susan Patterson

Developed by Susan’s mother, Janet Schurick

Monkey Faces (Grandma Schurick’s recipe)

1 c. sugar

1 c. molasses

½ c. margarine

1 egg

3 ½ c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. salt

½ c. cold water

Raisins

Cream molasses and margarine; add sugar. Beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to margarine mixture alternating with cold water. Drop dough with teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet; place raisins to resemble eyes, nose and mouth. Bake for 10 minutes in 350° oven.