Gingerbread

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 c. light syrup (Karo)
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
  3. 3
    Add Karo syrup; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Add alternating with water.
  5. 5
    Pour into a well greased and floured pan.
  6. 6
    Bake in a preheated oven (350°) for 40 to 45 minutes or until center springs back when touched with fingertips.
  7. 7
    Gingerbread can be served topped with Cool Whip or a white lemon sauce.

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