Pecan Cobbler

This is on my list of favorite new dessert recipes.  It is really delicious!

Pecan Cobbler
6 T butter
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 1/2 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups hot water

Preheat oven to 350
Place butter in a 9 x 13 pan, then put in the preheating oven to melt.
Sprinkle pecans over the melted butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.  Stir in milk and vanilla.
Pour batter over the pecans and spread gently into an even layer.  Try not to mix the pecans into the batter.
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top.  Don't mix it in.  Carefully pour hot water over all.
Put the dish in the hot oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until it is golden brown.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. You can serve it with ice cream or whipped cream, but I like it best just plain.