Description
These Texas Sheet Cake Cookies capture the rich, chocolatey flavors of the classic Texas sheet cake in a soft, fudgy cookie form. Easy to make with simple ingredients like chocolate cake mix and topped with a luscious cocoa frosting, these cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a quick and delicious 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, plus more if needed
- 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 the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Mix Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly 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 room for spreading as they bake.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges of the cookies should be set while the centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking, as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cookies bake, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the cocoa powder and milk until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Finish the Frosting: Stir in 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 the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes after removing from the oven. While still warm, spoon about a tablespoon of the warm frosting onto the center of each cookie and gently spread it toward the edges.
- Cool and Set: Transfer the frosted cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The frosting will set and harden slightly, creating a deliciously fudgy finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform cookie size for even baking.
- Do not overbake cookies to maintain soft and fudgy centers.
- Adjust frosting consistency as needed with milk or powdered sugar for easier spreading.
- For a richer flavor, use unsweetened cocoa powder in the frosting.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
