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Best Brown Butter Pecan Pie Cobbler: Easy 30-Min Dessert

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This Brown Butter Pecan Pie Cobbler combines the rich, nutty depth of brown butter with the classic sweetness of pecan pie, all in a ridiculously easy cobbler format that takes just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect last-minute dessert that will have your guests asking for the recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (200g) pecan halves
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (170g) dark corn syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Melt completely, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams, subsides, and brown specks form at the bottom (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately when it smells nutty and turns golden-brown. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool slightly.
  3. Toast the pecans: While the butter browns, spread 2 cups of pecan halves on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheating oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Let cool.
  4. Make the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together packed light brown sugar, dark corn syrup, 2 large eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and glossy.
  5. Assemble the cobbler: Spread toasted pecans evenly in the greased baking dish. Pour the browned butter over the pecans, then pour the filling mixture evenly over the top. Do not stir.
  6. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine yellow cake mix with 1/2 cup cold water. Stir until a soft, thick, sticky dough forms. Drop spoonfuls of dough evenly over the filling.
  7. Bake: Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not walk away while browning butter; it can burn quickly. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the brown butter from seizing. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. The cobbler can be prepared up to the baking stage and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking (add 5-10 minutes to baking time). Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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