Contributed by Jennifer Peachey (www.amysticalgrove.com)

"To celebrate the longest night of the year and the rebirth of the sun."

Ingredients

1 cup dark molasses
½ cup hot water
5 tbsp butter
1 ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
a few pieces of candied ginger, diced finely
2 cups unbleached flour

Instructions

Melt butter in hot water, mix in molasses. Add flour, salt, ginger and baking soda. Turn into greased pan and sprinkle with candied ginger. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

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