1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. brown sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. hot water

Sift together into bowl: Flour, soda, salt, sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk and melted shortening. Blend in nuts. Spread in 9 inch square pan. Stir together brown sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over mixture. Pour over the entire batter the hot water. Bake 45 minutes in 350 degree oven.