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Easy Pecan Pie Cobbler: Best 4-Ingredient Dessert

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This easy pecan pie cobbler is a glorious, gooey, buttery mess of pecans and caramelized sugar. With just four main ingredients and one baking dish, you can create a dessert that tastes like it came from a fancy bakery.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecan halves (raw, unsalted)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • ½ cup milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place 1 cup of unsalted butter in an 8×8 baking dish and put it in the oven while it preheats to melt the butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of self-rising flour and 1 cup of granulated sugar until no lumps remain.
  3. Pour ½ cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the flour-sugar mixture. Stir with a fork or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  4. Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven. The butter should be fully melted. Pour the batter directly over the melted butter. Do not stir.
  5. Sprinkle 2 cups of pecan halves evenly over the top of the batter. Do not stir.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and the edges are bubbly. The center should be set but still have a slight jiggle.
  7. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
  8. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine. Hot butter is crucial—pour batter over sizzling hot butter. Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken. Toast pecans for 5-7 minutes at 350°F for deeper flavor. For a chocolate version, add ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter. For a bourbon maple version, replace vanilla with 1 tablespoon bourbon and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum and add ½ teaspoon extra baking powder.

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