2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 c. water

Sift flour and sugar in mixing bowl. In a pan put butter, Crisco, cocoa and water. Bring to boil and pour over flour and sugar. Add buttermilk with soda in it. Add cinnamon, vanilla and eggs. Mix well and pour in sheet pan or cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

TOPPING:

4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. nuts