6 canned pear halves, drained
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/3 c. Bisquick
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
3 tbsp. shortening
1 egg
3/4 c. milk

Melt butter in 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Arrange pears on top. In bowl, mix Bisquick, sugar, and cocoa. Add shortening, egg, and 3/4 cup milk. Beat well for 1 minute. Pour batter over pears. Bake 45-55 minutes at 350 degrees. Invert at once on serving plate. Serve warm with whipped cream.