INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup oleo or shortening
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Powder sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 375° F.

In a bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar and the oleo or shortening. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture for topping. Add the baking powder, egg, buttermilk, baking soda and vanilla. It will be a runny batter.

Pour the batter into a 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of dry mixture over the top and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes.Cool in pan and cut into small squares or 1/2 moon. Sprinkle powder sugar over the top and serve.