Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. each water and shortening
light molasses
brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Pour water over shortening.
Add molasses, sugar and egg.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Beat until smooth.
Bake in greased and floured 8-inch square pan at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.
Cool in pan. Cut into squares and serve with Cool Whip.