1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten
3 tbsp. butter, melted

Stir together flour, salt, soda, spices; mix with nuts and set aside. Sift brown sugar and press out all lumps, gradually beat into egg. Stir in melted butter. Add flour mixture and mix well. Turn into well greased, lightly floured 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into 20 bars. Dust with confectioners sugar. Store in tightly closed container.