Any Fruit Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar, divided
2 c. self-rising flour
2 c. blackberries, strawberries or peaches
1/3 c. butter, softened
1 c. milk
2 c. boiling water
ice cream (if desired)

Preparation

Cream butter or margarine with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Add flour and mix well.
Spoon batter into greased 9 x 12-inch pan.
Sprinkle fruit on top.
Add boiling water (don't worry, it works).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Serve while warm.