Description
These Texas Sheet Cake Cookies give you the rich chocolate flavor of the classic cake in a simple, easy-to-manage cookie format. They use cake mix for ultimate simplicity, perfect for any beginner baker.
Ingredients
- Cookie:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- 1/3 cup oil
- Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine all cookie ingredients in a large bowl and mix until fully incorporated. The dough will be thick.
- Scoop cookies using a medium scoop or heaping tablespoon onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the sheet for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- For the frosting, combine butter, cocoa, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the butter melts.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled cookies. Use a knife or spoon to spread the frosting to coat each cookie.
- Allow the frosting to set before you serve them.
Notes
- Store your finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Add chopped pecans on top while the frosting is still soft for added texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American