Mom'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. boiling water
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. each: ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
1 3/4 c. flour

Preparation

Add together first 3 ingredients and stir.
Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
Use greased and floured 9 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes, until done.
Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or Cool Whip.