Thanks Levi

Today I made: These are Ginger cremes which I love. Usually we make them around Christmas and sprinkle them red and green but since it is not quite Christmas I decided to make them pink. Anyway after I was finished Levi of course wants one so he takes a bite, looks at the pan and says, "Wow mom I can't believe you made this all by yourself." Thanks Levi I try. Sometimes!

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 cup hot water

2 tsp baking soda

4 cups flour

1 cup raisins (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar well. Add unbeaten egg and mix well. Add molasses and beat again. Put floru and spices together, alternate with hot water so soda is dissolved. Chill dough. Smooth into 9x13 pan. Bake @ 350 10 to 15 minutes. Complete with your favorite frosting and some sprinkles.