Gingerbread Waffles Recipe

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl beat sugar and shortening together until fluffy.
2. Add egg and molasses; beat until combined.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
4. Add to sugar mixture; beat until smooth.
5. Stir in the hot water.
6. Pour 1 to 1/4 cups batter onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle baker.
7. Close lid quickly;do not open until done.
8. Bake according to manufacturer's directions.(Do not overbake.).
9. When done,use a fork to lift waffle off grid.
10. Repeat with remaining batter.
11. If desired serve warm with with sweeten whipped cream and additional cinnamon.
12. Makes eight 4-inch waffles.