Ranch Pudding

1 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 cups Bisquick
1 cup raisins or chopped dates
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix 1 cup brown sugar, water and butter in saucepan; boil 5 minutes. Pour into 8-inch square pan.

Mix remaining ingredients in bowl. Spoon batter on top of sugar mixture. Bake 45 minutes.

Serve warm with whipped cream.