Directions:

• Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Prepare the Cobbler Base: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 4 tsp of baking powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Add 2 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 cup of half and half (or milk) to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
• Melt Butter and Assemble: Pour the 1/2 cup of melted butter into a 13x9" baking pan. Now, pour your mixed cobbler base ingredients into the pan.
• Create the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, combine and mix 2 large eggs, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 3 cups of pumpkin puree, 1 1/8 cups of granulated sugar, 2/3 cup of light brown sugar, 1 tbsp of flour, and 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice (or the individual spices mentioned). Pour this pumpkin filling over the top of the cobbler base in the pan. Dot the surface with the 2 tbsp of cold, cut-up butter, and sprinkle 4 tbsp of granulated sugar evenly.
• Make the Marshmallow Topping: For the marshmallow topping, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tbsp of half and half, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff until smooth.
• Bake to Perfection: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the cobbler for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the top is beautifully browned.
• Cool and Serve: Remove the Pumpkin Cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, scoop it into dessert dishes, drizzle with the marshmallow topping if desired, and sprinkle with pecan halves. For an extra touch of indulgence, serve with whipped cream.