Gingerbread Muffins
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 c. molasses", "3 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. hot water"]
["Cream together shortening and sugar.", "Add egg; beat well.", "Add molasses.", "Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.", "Add to first mixture.", "Add water; beat until smooth.", "Fill small greased muffin pan 2/3 full.", "Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.", "Makes 20."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "molasses", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "ginger", "cloves", "salt", "water"]