Walter Blythe's Monkey Face Cookies

1. Add  the 1 tsp. of Vinegar to the 1 cup of milk, set aside.
2. In a  large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in  the molasses and vanilla, then combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda,  and salt.  Stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover and chill for one hour.
3. Preheat  the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a  lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in  thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie  cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie  sheets. Place three raisins onto the center of each cookie, spaced apart   to form eyes and a mouth.
4. Bake  for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on the  baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing.

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