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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup melted shortening
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 2 teaspoons soda
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Mix sugar and eggs together.
- Add molasses and shortening.
- Mix all dry ingredients together and add to the mixture.
- Add boiling water to the mixture.
- Bake at 350°F.