1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
1 tbsp. milk
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. firm pack brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8x8x2 inch pan. Combine shortening and milk in large saucepan on low heat until shortening melts. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar, add egg. Stir until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into sugar mixture, add vanilla and nuts. bake 27 to 30 minutes.