Snickerdoodle Cobbler
Introduction
Snickerdoodle Cobbler is the warm, gooey dessert that tastes like a soft snickerdoodle cookie melting into its own cinnamon sauce. It is comforting, sweet, buttery, and perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or simple cozy nights. This cobbler creates its own caramel-cinnamon sauce as it bakes, giving you a rich dessert that requires no frosting or toppings.
Ingredients
For the base
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup milk
¾ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional for extra flavor
For the cinnamon topping
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the hot water mixture
1½ cups hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking dish or use a foil pan like in the image.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Spread the batter evenly into the baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the entire mixture over the batter.
Slowly pour the hot water over the top. Do not stir. The water will create the gooey sauce underneath while baking.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden, set, and slightly crisp while the inside stays saucy.
Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens.
Methods
Use the traditional cobbler baking method where the batter sits underneath and the topping + hot water create a self-saucing effect. The heat caramelizes the sugar, giving a smooth cinnamon syrup under a fluffy snickerdoodle layer.
History
Snickerdoodle cookies date back to 19th-century American and German baking traditions. Over time, bakers started turning traditional cookies into cobblers and dump cakes. Snickerdoodle Cobbler became popular because it combines old-fashioned cinnamon-sugar flavors with the comfort of a warm pudding-style dessert.
Benefits
Very easy to prepare.
Uses simple pantry ingredients.
Creates its own sauce without extra work.
Perfect for cold weather.
Comforting dessert for families.
Can be served with ice cream or whipped cream.
Formation
The batter forms a soft cake layer while the hot water melts the sugar topping, creating a thick caramel-cinnamon sauce under the cobbler. The top stays slightly crisp from the cinnamon sugar, while the center stays gooey.
Nutrition
Approximate per serving (based on 8 servings)
Calories 320 to 360
Carbohydrates 50g
Fat 12g to 14g
Protein 3g to 4g
Sugar 35g
These numbers vary depending on butter, milk, and topping options.
Lovers
This recipe is loved by anyone who enjoys cinnamon desserts, snickerdoodle cookies, easy puddings, and warm spoon desserts. Families, holiday guests, and dessert lovers especially enjoy its rich cinnamon aroma and gooey sauce.
Conclusion
Snickerdoodle Cobbler is the ultimate warm and comforting dessert that brings together soft cinnamon cake and silky caramel sauce in one simple bake. It is quick, affordable, and perfect for serving during gatherings or cozy nights. Once you make it, it quickly becomes a family classic.