Description
This delicious Snickerdoodle Cobbler combines the warm, comforting flavors of classic snickerdoodle cookies with the gooey goodness of a fruit cobbler. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this dessert is the perfect marriage of cinnamon-sugar magic and buttery cobbler texture that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cobbler Base:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
For the Hot Water Bath:
- 1 cup hot water
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the stick of butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish or a deep-dish pie plate. Put the dish in the oven while it preheats, allowing the butter to melt completely.
- Mix the Cobbler Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. The batter will be somewhat thin, resembling pancake batter.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and no lumps remain in the brown sugar.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Remove the baking dish with the melted butter from the oven. Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter. DO NOT STIR – this is crucial for achieving the perfect cobbler texture.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar Layer: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Again, resist the urge to stir or mix.
- Add Hot Water: Gently pour the hot water over the entire mixture. This might seem unusual, but it’s the secret to creating the gooey, magical texture.
- Add the Final Topping: In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the cobbler.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. The center should be set but still slightly gooey.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the cobbler to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This cooling period allows the cobbler to set slightly, making it easier to serve.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- The hot water bath is non-negotiable! It creates the perfect gooey layer beneath the cake-like top.
- For extra indulgence, add 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Store leftover cobbler covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a fall variation, add 1/2 cup of diced apple to the batter.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9th of cobbler
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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