1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter and lard mixture
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water

Cream shortening and sugar, add beaten egg, molasses then dry ingredients. Add hot water last and beat until smooth. Bake in greased shallow pan for 40-45 minutes in 350 degree F. oven.