Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons (91g) unsalted butter, sliced into tablespoons
- 1 ¼ cups (155g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…” cup (158ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (228g) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups (355ml) boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and let it melt as the oven preheats.
- Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and drop spoonfuls of the flour mixture evenly over the melted butter.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the batter, then sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top.
- Carefully pour boiling water evenly over the cobbler.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 25–35 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk: whole, 2%, nonfat, or non-dairy alternatives.
- If using salted butter, reduce added salt by ¼ teaspoon.
- Boil water in a kettle or microwave; handle carefully as the liquid will be very hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American