1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 stick butter
2 eggs, well beaten
3/4 c large gumdrops
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. nuts

Cream the brown sugar and butter and add eggs. Cut the gumdrops in small pieces and do not use the licorice ones. Add gumdrops and vanilla to sugar mixture. Sift together flour and spices. Stir in nuts and flour mixture. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees in greased, floured square pan. Cool in the pan.

Make a frosting of 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons orange juice and enough sugar until it is thick enough to spread.