Grandma'S Frosted Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening (lard)
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water in which 2 tsp. soda is dissolved
1 c. molasses (light is better; may use dark)
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and molasses.
Add hot water and soda.
Add flour and mix well.
Bake in 10 x 15-inch ungreased pan at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Frost with cream cheese frosting or sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.