Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla until combined into a batter. Set aside.

Step 3

(Start boiling water for use at the end.)

Step 4

Add cubed butter to a 9 x 13 baking pan and place in the oven to melt and warm up the pan. (about 3-5 minutes)

Step 5

Remove pan from oven and add batter. Sprinkle with pecans, brown sugar and toffee bits.

Step 6

Slowly pour the boiling water over the top.

Step 7

Bake uncovered until cobbler is set, about 30-35 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes. The cobbler will thicken as it cools down.