Cakey chocolate cookies topped with a rich chocolate frosting. These cookies taste like Texas cake in cookie form!
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If you love the taste Texas Sheet Cake, wait until you try this simple cookie recipe. Bite after bite of that flavor will have you thinking that this might be your new favorite dessert to make. This cookie represents the state of Texas perfectly where everything is just bigger and better!
The cool part about making these Texas Sheet Cake Cookies recipe is that you’re literally using a cake mix to get started. Anytime I can create something tasty with minimal effort, I’m excited to make it happen!
But beware – these are totally addictive. Every time I walk past the cookie plate, I find myself reaching out and grabbing one to eat!
Have fun making up these. They’re a little hand-held piece of goodness that you’re going to love every bite of!
Why This Recipe Is a Must Try
- Easy Peasy: What better way to get a cake-like cookie than starting with cake mix. With only 10 minutes of prep, you can have these cookies out of the oven in less than 25 minutes. The easy steps also make it perfect for baking with kids.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: Chocolate cookie + rich chocolate frosting make this a must-try to chocoholics!
- Common Ingredients: I bet you have all these ingredients in your pantry already.
- No Mixer Required: My Grandma never used an electric mixer, and I don’t either. These cookies mix up wonderful with just a wooden spoon and a little elbow grease.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Cake Mix: Use whatever brand you prefer. I’m partial to Betty Crocker’s Triple Chocolate.
- Oil: Canola or vegetable oil will work fine.
- Cocoa Powder: You can use natural or dutch processed in this recipe as we’re only using it for the frosting. I used Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder.
How To Make Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
- Prep work: Preheat oven, and line pan.
- Cookie Batter: Combine all ingredients. Drop onto prepared pan using an ice cream scoop.
- Frosting: Melt butter and add cocoa powder. Stir in powdered sugar.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper, or nonstick tin foil. This will prevent your cookies from sticking, and make clean up a breeze.
- Microwave: You can also make this frosting in the microwave if you’d prefer. Melt your butter for around 1 minute in a microwave-safe bowl. Then continue to follow the recipe as written.
- Don’t over bake: It can be hard to tell with cakey cookies are done. I like to insert a toothpick in the center of these. If it comes out with batter keep baking for a few minutes at a time. If the toothpick only has a few crumbs, your cookies are done.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle walnuts and chopped pecans on top of the frosting for a fun variation.
- Frosting: Spread frosting evenly using a rubber or offset spatula.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you bet! Just add them to a freezer-safe bag or container and pop them in your freezer for later. Store for up to 3 months.
Place cookies in a container with a lid can be sealed tightly. Keep for up to 5 days.
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Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Canola Oil
For the Chocolate Frosting
- ½ Cup Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
For the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets (I like these ones) with parchment paper, or non stick tin foil.
- In a large bowl, combine all cookie ingredients. Drop onto prepared pans using an ice cream scoop(I used this one).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in cocoa powder.
- Remove from heat. Then stir in powdered sugar a little at a time. Add heavy cream as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- Cake Mix: Use whatever brand you prefer. I’m partial to Betty Crocker’s Triple Chocolate.
- Oil: Canola or vegetable oil will work fine.
- Cocoa Powder: You can use natural or dutch processed in this recipe as we’re only using it for the frosting. I used Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper, or nonstick tin foil.
- Microwave: You can also make this frosting in the microwave if you’d prefer. Melt your butter for around 1 minute in a microwave-safe bowl. Then continue to follow the recipe as written.
- Don’t over bake: Insert a toothpick in the center of these. If it comes out with batter keep baking for a few minutes at a time. If the toothpick only has a few crumbs, your cookies are done.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle walnuts and chopped pecans on top of the frosting for a fun variation.
- Frosting: Spread frosting evenly using a rubber or offset spatula.
Nutrition
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