Description
These Texas Sheet Cake Cookies deliver the classic rich chocolate flavor of traditional Texas sheet cake in a fun, handheld cookie form. Made with a simple chocolate cake mix dough and topped with a luscious homemade chocolate frosting, these cookies are soft, fudgy, and perfect for any chocolate lover craving a quick and decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (13.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
Chocolate 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 even baking.
- Make 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 cake mix pockets remaining.
- Form 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 while baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookie edges should be set, and the centers slightly soft. Avoid overbaking as the cookies will firm up during cooling.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cookies bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the cocoa powder and milk until smooth, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Finish Frosting: Stir vanilla extract and powdered sugar into the cocoa mixture. Whisk vigorously to create a smooth, glossy frosting. Adjust consistency by adding milk to thin or powdered sugar to thicken if needed.
- Frost Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes post-baking. While still warm, spoon about a tablespoon of the frosting onto the center of each cookie, spreading gently toward the edges.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the frosted cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The frosting will set and harden slightly, creating a delicious finish.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies to ensure they stay soft and chewy.
- Adjust frosting consistency as needed by adding milk or powdered sugar little by little.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy removal and clean-up.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure powdered sugar is vegan-friendly.
