Description
These Texas Sheet Cake Cookies capture all the rich, chocolatey goodness of a classic Texas sheet cake in a perfectly sized cookie. Soft, moist, and topped with a luscious homemade chocolate frosting, these cookies are easy to make and irresistibly delicious, perfect for sharing at any gathering or enjoying as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (13.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Frosting
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir everything together until a thick, sticky dough forms with no dry pockets of cake mix remaining.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow the cookies to spread evenly during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set, while the centers might remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Prepare Frosting: While cookies bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder and milk until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Finish Frosting: Stir the vanilla extract and powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture. Whisk vigorously until the frosting is smooth and glossy. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Frost Cookies: Let the baked cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. While still warm, spoon about a tablespoon of the warm frosting onto the center of each cookie and gently spread toward the edges.
- Cool and Set: Transfer the frosted cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The frosting will set and harden slightly as the cookies cool. Enjoy your classic Texas Sheet Cake Cookies!
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should appear slightly soft in the center when taken out, as they firm up while cooling.
- If the frosting thickens too much before spreading, gently warm it to return it to a spreadable consistency.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute the butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
