Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cobbler
Tags: Dessert
Yield: 10
Ingredients
Steps
  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350ºF. Meanwhile, place a 9x13-inch baking dish on a baking sheet. Place 1 stick unsalted butter in the baking dish. Place in the oven while it is heating until the butter is just melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Meanwhile, make the batter.
  3. Place 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add 1 cup whole or 2% milk, 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir with a flexible spatula until smooth and no dry streaks remain. The batter will be thick.
  4. Carefully tilt the baking dish so the melted butter fully coats the bottom and sides. Transfer the batter into the baking dish and spread into an even layer with a flexible spatula. Do not stir (butter will be pooling at the corners).
  5. Place 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Do not stir. Sprinkle 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips over the batter. Slowly pour the boiling water evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
  6. Bake until set around the edges but the center is still wet and jiggles, about 30 minutes.
  7. Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until pourable, 30 to 60 seconds.
  8. Drizzle the peanut butter over the cobbler. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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