1 egg
1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. cinnamon or ginger

Cream egg, Crisco, and molasses, then add dry ingredients. Add hot water last. Bake in tissue lined cup cake pan at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.