Description
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Texas sheet cake, transforming the rich, chocolatey flavors into individual soft and fudgy cookies topped with a smooth, glossy chocolate frosting. These easy-to-make cookies combine the convenience of a boxed cake mix with simple ingredients and quick prep, perfect for any chocolate lover seeking a cozy, homemade 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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent cookies from sticking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms with no dry pockets of cake mix remaining.
- Portion the 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 for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set while the centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking, as cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cookies bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder and milk until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat.
- Finish the Frosting: Stir in vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Whisk vigorously until the frosting is smooth and glossy. Adjust consistency by adding a splash of milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Frost the Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes after baking. While still warm, spoon approximately one tablespoon of warm frosting onto the center of each cookie and gently spread towards the edges.
- Cool and Set: Transfer frosted cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The frosting will set and harden slightly for a perfect finish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overbake cookies to maintain a soft and fudgy texture.
- If frosting thickens too much while cooling, gently warm it before spreading.
- Spacing cookies 2 inches apart is essential to prevent them from merging during baking.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
