1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Mix brown sugar, shortening, vanilla, and egg well. Mix dry ingredients together. Add alternately with milk to brown sugar mixture. Bake in cupcake-lined muffin pan at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.