Caramel Dumplings

My friend made this recipe the other day at our "old fashion comfort food fest" themed holiday party. she said her grandma used to make these. Quantity depends on how big you make your dumplings.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• Sauce

• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups water

• Batter

• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Sauce:
2. Combine brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is caramelized.
3. Slowly add the water, stirring constantly. Boil for a few minutes.
4. Pour into a small casserole dish.
5. Batter:
6. Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the milk and then the dry ingredients. Mix to blend.
7. Drop by spoonfuls into the caramel syrup.
8. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.