1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. hot coffee

ICING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. hot water
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, egg, shortening; put in dry ingredients and hot coffee alternately. Add raisins and nuts. Bake in a 9x13x1 inch pan for 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Ice while hot.