1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 c. hot water
2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 to 3/4 c. raisins or other dried fruit, optional

Put all in sauce pan, boil for 5 minutes then let cool.

2 tsp. baking soda in 1 tbsp. of warm water
3 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Bake in 9 x 13 pan at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Top with Cool Whip or whipped cream.