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

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg. Measure and sift dry ingredients. Mix molasses with hot water. Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid, a little at a time; beat after each addition. Bake in paper lined pan, 9"x9"x2" in moderate oven, 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes 16 portions.