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Pecan Pie Cobbler

Warm pecan pie cobbler has a gooey caramel base, crunchy pecans, and a soft cake-style topping you scoop straight from the pan. It’s easier than pie but delivers the same cozy flavor that keeps everyone coming back.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or large pieces
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Pour melted butter into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Do not stir.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the batter.
  7. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the pecans.
  8. Slowly pour the hot water over the entire dish. Do not stir.
  9. Bake 45–55 minutes or until golden brown on top and the center is mostly set.
  10. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the caramel layer to thicken.
  11. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

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