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PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
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PLACE blackberries into a medium bowl.
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ADD ¼ cup sugar.
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ADD cornstarch.
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STIR blackberry mixture gently until berries are evenly coated.
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POUR blackberry mixture into an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
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SET ASIDE blackberry mixture.
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PLACE flour into a medium bowl.
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ADD 1 cup sugar.
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ADD baking powder.
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WHISK flour mixture until combined.
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ADD melted butter.
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STIR flour mixture with a fork until dough comes together. Do not over-mix.
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GATHER dough together with fingers.
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DIVIDE dough into 9 loose balls.
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FLATTEN balls into discs about 1/2-inch thick.
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PLACE dough discs on top of blackberry mixture, spacing evenly.
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SPRINKLE dough discs with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar.
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BAKE cobbler 50 to 55 minutes or until berries are bubbling and dough is golden brown.
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COOL SLIGHTLY on a wire rack before serving.