Description
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Texas sheet cake, transforming the rich chocolate flavor and fudgy frosting into individual, soft, and chewy cookies topped with a luscious chocolate glaze. These cookies are easy to make with a chocolate cake mix base, baked to perfection, and finished with a smooth cocoa frosting for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (13.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
Frosting
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk, plus extra if needed
- 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.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir together until a thick and sticky dough forms with no dry cake mix remaining.
- Shape 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 the cookies to spread while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set while the centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking as they will firm up upon cooling.
- Prepare the 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 the Frosting: Stir the vanilla extract and powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture. Whisk vigorously until the frosting is smooth and glossy. Adjust thickness by adding more milk if too thick or powdered sugar if too thin.
- Frost the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes after baking. While still warm, spoon about one tablespoon of warm frosting onto each cookie and spread gently 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 it cools. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Frost the cookies while they are still warm for easier spreading of frosting.
- If the frosting consistency is off, adjust with more milk or powdered sugar accordingly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To make a dairy-free version, substitute dairy butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
