Aunt Marion'S Monkey Faces

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. ground raisins or dates
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 9 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Chill several hours.
  3. 3
    Roll out to 1/8-inch thick.
  4. 4
    Cut out 2 1/2-inch circles.
  5. 5
    Combine and cook last five ingredients until thick.
  6. 6
    Cool.
  7. 7
    Drop by tablespoon onto cut out circle.
  8. 8
    Cover with second circle and press edges together.
  9. 9
    Cut out three half moons with edge of spoon.
  10. 10
    Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes.

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