Saucy Caramel Dumplings

When the cupboards are bare, this is a winner! Not only is it simple, but the flavor is delicious. My family asks me to make it often.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• For the sauce

• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1 3⁄4 cups boiling water

• For the dumplings

• 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. For the sauce, melt the margarine in a casserole dish on top of the stove.
2. Add brown sugar and boiling water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Mix all of the dumpling ingredients together.
6. Drop by spoonfuls into the sauce.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.