2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened (or vegetable shortening)
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1/2 c. broken nutmeats

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Save 1/2 cup of crumbs; set aside.

3. To remainder of crumb mixture add buttermilk, egg, vanilla, soda, salt and flour; mix well.

4. Turn batter into greased 9 inch square pan. Cover with reserved crumb mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeats.

5. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.