Grandma'S Soft Molasses Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda (added to boiling water)

Preparation

Put eggs, spices, salt and sugar together and beat.
Add shortening and mix.
Add molasses; mix.
Add flour last with soda and boiling water.
Spread on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.