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Warm snickerdoodle cobbler in a baking dish with a nutty browned butter crust and cinnamon sugar topping.

Easy Snickerdoodle Cobbler

Rebecca Blumer
A cozy, warm dessert featuring a golden cinnamon-sugar top and a hidden "magic" caramel sauce underneath. Perfectly nostalgic and buttery with chewy edges.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 415 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 6 tablespoons butter real butter, no substitutions
  • 1 and 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 and 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cup hot water

Instructions
 

Heat the oven and start the butter

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan and melt it. For extra depth, brown the butter until it smells nutty and looks amber.

Mix the cobbler batter

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, granulated sugar, whole milk, vanilla flavoring, and ground cinnamon.
  • Stir the mixture until just combined, being careful not to over-mix the batter.

Layer it the “no-stir” way

  • Pour the batter over the melted butter in the pan.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
  • Carefully pour the hot water over the butter and batter. Do not stir the layers.

Bake until bubbling and golden

  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
  • Let the cobbler rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the caramel sauce to thicken.

Notes

Flavor Tip: Brown the butter right in the baking dish for a warm, nutty backbone that complements the cinnamon sugar perfectly.
Baking Secret: Do not stir the layers after adding the hot water. This separation is what creates the cake-like top and the self-saucing caramel bottom.
Storage Tip: Cover leftovers and keep them at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes to restore the crisp top.
High Altitude adjustment: Above 3,500 feet, reduce granulated sugar by 2 tablespoons and increase milk by 1 to 2 tablespoons to help the structure set.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword caramel sauce, cinnamon sugar, cobbler, Snickerdoodle
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