FUNNY FACES
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Raisins
Maraschino cherries
Slivered almonds
Additional sugar
Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down gently with fingers to make flattened cookie. Make a face on each with raisins for eyes, almond sliver for a nose and a slice of cherry for a mouth. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.