Chocolate Cobbler

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a medium-sized 8 x 8 inch (or any small to medium-sized) baking dish.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter and vanilla.

4. 4

   Add the liquid mixture to the flour-sugar mixture, and stir to combine (the batter will be thick.)

5. 5

   Pour into the prepared baking dish.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining 3 tablespoons cocoa powder.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the brown sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter, followed by the chocolate chips and pecans.

8. 8

   Pour the hot water over the top, but do not stir.

9. 9

   Transfer the baking dish to the oven and cook for 40 minutes, until the center is just barely set.

10. 10

    Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

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