1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. milk
1 1/4 c. Bisquick
1 c. raisins or chopped dates
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix 1 cup brown sugar, water and butter in saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Mix rest of ingredients in bowl. Spoon batter on top of sugar mixture. It will sink into the liquid and will spread out as it bakes. Bake 45 minutes. Serve warm with plain or whipped cream. 9 servings.