Southern chocolate cobbler dessert (Printer-Friendly Version)
A classic southern dessert with rich chocolate, buttery crust, and a gooey center ideal for chocolate lovers.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Base Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Sweetening and Cocoa
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (first portion)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (second portion)
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (first portion)
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (second portion)
→ Liquids
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup hot water
→ Chocolate Chips
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour melted butter evenly into a 9x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder until thoroughly combined.
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Whisk in whole milk and vanilla extract to the dry mixture until smooth and uniform.
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Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Pour batter over melted butter in the baking dish and gently spread to the edges without mixing the batter into the butter underneath.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder until combined. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
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Carefully pour hot water evenly over the entire top layer without stirring. Place the dish on a drip pan and bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top forms a firm crust.
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Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Optionally accompany with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
# Helpful Hints:
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Use hot tap water for pouring; it should be hot to the touch but not boiling, to achieve the desired gooey texture.
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This dessert will have a gooey center even when fully baked, which is characteristic of this dish.
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Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.