1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine sugar, water and shortening. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Add flour, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well blended and pour into a 1 quart baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.