Hot Water Gingerbread Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 egg1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup hot water1 tablespoon butter, softenedTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamonWhipped topping

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, salt, ginger and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg, molasses, water and butter until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients; beat for 1 minute. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over gingerbread.

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting. Top each square with whipped topping.