Pecan Pie Cobbler - THE BEST dessert ever! Magically makes an amazing sauce as it bakes. Butter, flour, sugar, milk, vanilla, pecans, toffee bits, and boiling water. Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Can make in advance and reheat before serving. Perfect for the holidays!
In a medium bowl whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, milk and vanilla.
Pour melted butter into an 8x8-inch pan. Pour batter over melted butter.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of sugar, the pecans, and toffee bits; sprinkle evenly over the batter.
Slowly pour boiling water over top of the cobbler.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until top of the cobbler looks set.
Notes:
Can use any nuts you prefer - walnuts, almonds, pistachios would all work fine.
This dessert is best served warm.
Does Pecan Pie Cobbler need to be refrigerated? Yes. This cobbler should be refrigerated to keep it fresher longer. Let the cobbler cool completely, then cover it and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat the cobbler, cover and cook at 350ºF until warmed through.
Can Pecan Cobbler be frozen? Yes. Cool the cobbler completely, then tightly cover it with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and place in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.