Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with these luscious Caramel Dumplings—a classic treat that's as simple to make as it is irresistible. Soft, pillowy dumplings are simmered to perfection in a rich, buttery caramel sauce, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla, this recipe comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal option for weeknight indulgence or a cozy gathering. The combination of the warm caramel sauce and fluffy dumplings is heavenly on its own, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream takes it to the next level. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, this timeless recipe transforms simple ingredients into pure dessert magic.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and water, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering caramel sauce, ensuring there is space between the dumplings.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to allow the dumplings to steam properly.
Check if the dumplings are cooked through by inserting a toothpick into one—it should come out clean.
Carefully transfer the dumplings to serving bowls and spoon the caramel sauce over the top.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Calories |
1893 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 1711 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.