Yum Yum Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. molasses filled to 3/4 with white sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Blend molasses, sugar, shortening and egg in electric mixer, about 2 minutes.
Sift dry ingredients and add gradually.
Add boiling water last.
It makes a thin batter.
Pour into 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
It makes very light gingerbread that doesn't get dry.