Texas Sheet Cake Cookies with Rich Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic Texas sheet cake, featuring moist, cake-like chocolate cookies topped with a rich, glossy chocolate frosting. These cookies are quick and easy to make using a boxed cake mix, making them perfect for a speedy dessert that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 box (13.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat 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 sticking and ensure easy removal of cookies.
- Mix Cookie 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.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set while the centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking to retain the soft, cake-like texture.
- Make the Frosting: While the cookies bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder and milk until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Finish Frosting: Stir in the 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 Warm Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes after baking. While still warm, spoon about a tablespoon of frosting onto each cookie and gently spread it towards the edges.
- Cool and Set: Transfer the frosted cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The frosting will harden slightly as it sets, creating a delectable finish.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; place wax paper between layers to protect the frosting.
- For best texture, bake cookies up to 24 hours in advance and frost on the day of serving.
- Freeze unfrosted baked cookies for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature and frost fresh before serving.
- Do not overbake to preserve the soft, cake-like texture of the cookies.
- Frosting cookies while warm helps it spread smoothly and set properly.
- If frosting thickens too quickly, gently rewarm it over low heat to restore consistency.
- Using a cookie scoop ensures evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.
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