Ranch Pudding

1 cup brown sugar (packed) 2½ cups water 2 tbsp. butter 1 cup brown sugar (packed) ½ cup milk 1¼ cups Bisquick 1 cup raisins or chopped dates ½ to 1 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 350° (mod.). Mix 1 cup brown sugar, water, and butter in saucepan. Boil 5 min. Pour into 8″ 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 min. Serve warm with plain or whipped cream. 9 servings.