Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: preheat oven to 375°. stir together molasses and boiling water; add soda and let cool till lukewarm. cream butter and sugar; add egg. sift all remaining ingredients. add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. add molasses mixture; batter will be very thin. place batter in 9 x 13 pan. bake for 20 minutes then reduce heat to 300° and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until cake tests done.

Target recipe: mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses. next, add egg and beat completely. combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments. beat well after each addition. refrigerate the dough until cold. roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick. use cookie cutters to form the figures. place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.