Southern Chocolate Cobbler (Printer-Friendly)

A rich and gooey southern dessert with chocolate chips and a buttery crust, perfect for chocolate lovers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 cup hot water

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour melted butter into a 9x9-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder until evenly blended.
03 - Pour in whole milk and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips until distributed evenly throughout the batter.
05 - Pour batter evenly over melted butter in the baking dish without mixing. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup cocoa powder and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter.
06 - Carefully pour hot water over the top layer without stirring. Place baking dish on a drip tray and bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, until a crust forms and the top is dry.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving to let the cobbler set. Serve with toppings such as ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh fruit if desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Hot water is essential for developing the signature gooey texture but does not need to be boiling.
02 - Use a 9x9-inch baking dish to prevent spillage and ensure even baking.