Description
Imagine the comforting warmth of a classic snickerdoodle cookie combined with the rich, gooey texture of a cobbler. This Snickerdoodle Cobbler is the perfect dessert for cinnamon lovers—soft, buttery, and spiced just right, with a luscious cinnamon-sugar sauce bubbling beneath a golden-brown crust. It’s the ultimate cozy dessert, perfect for fall evenings, holiday gatherings, or just a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
For the Cobbler Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour – The foundation for a soft and tender texture.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create the cobbler’s signature crust.
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder – Ensures the cobbler puffs up beautifully.
- ½ teaspoon salt – Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
- ½ cup whole milk – Adds moisture for a smooth batter.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted – For rich, buttery goodness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Gives the cobbler a warm, homemade taste.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed – Adds a deeper, caramel-like sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – The key spice that brings snickerdoodles to life.
For the Magic Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups hot water – Helps create the gooey cinnamon syrup as the cobbler bakes.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Slowly pour hot water over the entire cobbler. Do not stir! The water will sink to the bottom and create a luscious cinnamon-sugar sauce as it bakes.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set while the bottom remains saucy.
Let the cobbler sit for about 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
Notes
- Self-Saucing Magic – The cobbler forms its own cinnamon-sugar sauce as it bakes, so resist the urge to stir after adding the hot water.
- Gooey vs. Firmer Texture – If you love extra sauce, increase the hot water by ¼ cup; for a firmer cobbler, decrease it slightly.
- Use Fresh Spices – Ground cinnamon loses potency over time. Use fresh, high-quality cinnamon for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg