1 lb. box light brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening (does better to use 2 sticks butter and 1/2 cup Crisco)
5 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sweet milk
1 c. nuts

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour, salt, vanilla and milk. When well blended, stir in nuts.

Bake 1 hour, 15 minutes at 350°F.