Scandinavian Molasses Cream Bars

1 cup dark corn syrup

1 egg

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon baking soda

7 tablespoons melted butter or shortening

6 tablespoons hot water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons cream, may use up to 6

1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix the first nine ingredients together in order given.  Bake in a greased 9x13 inch pan for 25 minutes.  Cool and frost with icing made by mixing powdered sugar, cream and lemon extract together.  Yield 2 dozen.