Black Forest Magic Cobbler

• 4 cups frozen cherries, thawed
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Combine cherries and 1 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan.  Cook over medium heat until sugar  dissolves, cherries release their juices, and liquid thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
3. Pour melted butter into a 2-quart baking dish.
4. Combine remaining sugar, flour, salt and cocoa. Stir in milk until well combined. Do not over beat. Pour over butter. DO NOT STIR. Spoon cherries and juice over batter. DO NOT STIR.
5. Bake 35 minutes, or until crust rises to the top and browns.