Pecan Pie Cobbler (with cake mix)

1 c. butter, divided

1/2 c. dark corn syrup

1 c. dark brown sugar, divided

2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped, divided

15 oz. yellow or white cake mix

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. hot water

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 dish. Melt 1/2 c. butter in microwave. Add corn syrup, 1/2 c. brown sugar, and 1 c. pecans. Stir to combine. Pour into dish. In another bowl, melt the remaining butter. Add cake mix and milk. Stir. Mixture will be thick. Drop dollops of mixture evenly over mixture in dish. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and pecans over top of cake mixture. Do not stir. Pour hot water around cake mix, but do not stir. Bake 35-45 minutes until cake is set and golden brown. The cobbler will appear jiggly, but that's ok, just make sure the cake is set. Allow to cool to room temperature or just slightly warm before serving to allow the cobbler to "goo" (thicken up) about 30 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.