2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 egg
2 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
(To sour milk - 1 tbsp. vinegar to 1 c. milk)

Mix together flour, sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup and set aside. Add egg, molasses, baking soda, pinch of salt or 1/2 teaspoon and sour milk to remaining crumb mixture. Stir well.

Pour into greased 8 x 8 inch square pan. Sprinkle with rest of 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve topped with Cool Whip.