Ingredients
3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 tablespoon cornstarchDash salt2 cups water2 tablespoons butterDUMPLINGS:1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa3 tablespoons butter1 large egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream or ice cream
Preparation
For sauce, combine brown sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a large, heavy cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Stir in water; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil and thicken slightly. Add butter; mix well. Remove sauce from heat.
For dumplings, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cocoa. Cut in butter until mixture resembles a fine meal. Combine the egg, milk and vanilla; blend gradually into flour mixture.
Return skillet to heat; bring the chocolate sauce to a boil. Drop dumplings by tablespoons into hot sauce. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until just set, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
