Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE COBBLER

Category: Cobblers/Crumbles and Crisps

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided into 3/4 cup and 1/2 cup
1 cup flour
7 tbsp cocoa, divided into 3 tbsp and 4 tbsp
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups hot water

Preheat oven to 350. Stir together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tbsp cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Pour into an ungreased 8-inch square glass baking pan.

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and 4 tbsp cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over the top. Do not stir.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Let stand for 15 minutes, and then serve. Use the chocolate sauce in the bottom of the pan to spoon over servings. Garnish, if desired, with ice cream or whipped cream. Serves 8