Gingerbread

My mother used to make this when I was little and served it with sliced bananas, a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a dollop of Cool Whip. OOHHHH SO GOOD!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 16-20

Ingredients

• 1  cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2  large eggs
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  cup boiling water

Directions

1. Mix ingredients in order listed, dissolving soda in boiling water.
2. Bake in an 9 x 13 glass pan, which has been greased and floured at 350° for 40 minutes.