1 c. sugar
1/4 butter plus 1/4 vegetable shortening combined
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
About 3 c. flour or enough to make a soft dough

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Spread on greased and floured cookie sheet (with sides).

Bake 20 minutes.

Make a thin icing of 10X sugar and water, thin. Drizzle over the hot cake and spread lightly. Mark into bars.