Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of this Pecan Cobbler, a classic Southern dessert that’s sure to please any crowd. With a buttery, nutty base topped with a sweet, caramelized sauce, this easy cobbler recipe is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
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For the cobbler:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
For the topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter—do not stir.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pecans, then the brown sugar over the batter. Carefully pour the boiling water over the mixture—do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and set, and the cobbler bubbles around the edges. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This cobbler creates its own gooey brown sugar sauce on the bottom as it bakes.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic Southern dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
