Chocolate Cobbler

A warm, homey chocolate cobbler with a tender biscuit topping and a gooey chocolate sauce underneath—easy to make and perfect served with vanilla ice cream.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 cup milk whole milk preferred
0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup chocolate chips semisweet
1.25 cup hot water
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until a thick batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
Carefully pour the hot water over the back of a spoon onto the chocolate chips so it distributes without disturbing the batter. Do not stir. The water will sink and create the sauce as it bakes.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the biscuit topping comes out clean. The sauce underneath will be gooey.
Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.