Easy Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together soft shortening, sugar and egg.
Blend in molasses and boiling water.
Sift together flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
Stir into liquid.
Pour into 9-inch greased pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cut into 3-inch squares. Makes 9 servings.