1/2 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 c. Brer Rabbit molasses
1 c. hot water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar, add beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients together. Mix molasses and hot water together. Add dry ingredients and liquid alternately, a little at a time, beating after each addition. Bake in 9 x 9 x 2 inch greased and floured pan, 45 minutes at 350 degrees.