Good-Cooking - Toffee Meringue Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chocolate-covered toffee bits