Favorite Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 c. boiling water
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients; blend molasses and boiling water. Sift flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
Beat all until smooth.
Batter is thin.
Pour into 9 x 9-inch pan, greased.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip.