Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Make the Dumplings:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the milk and vanilla, stirring gently until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Cook the Dumplings:
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering caramel sauce. Space them apart to allow for expansion.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through.
- Serve:
Spoon the warm caramel sauce over the dumplings.
Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.