caramel dumplings

Heat 1 cup sugar in 5-qt Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely dissolved. CAREFULLY add butter, 1 additional cup of sugar and the water. (Mixture will harden) Continue cooking, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sugar is totally dissolved. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, add vanilla extract. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix Bisquick and milk until soft dough/batter forms. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into BOILING syrup. Cover tightly; reduce heat. Cook over low simmering heat for 15 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE COVER while cooking. Serve warm and, if desired, with whipped cream. From the recipe files of suzy@... Recipe By: Bisquick Award Winning Recipe