1/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 (16 oz.) can pears (juice & all)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Grease 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix all ingredients except butterscotch chips and nuts with mixer. Spread in pan and top with butterscotch chips and nuts. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Cut when cool.