These Texas Sheet Cake Cookies deliver all the rich, chocolatey goodness of the classic Southern sheet cake in soft, bite-sized cookie form.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Southern
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix (Devil’s Food or chocolate fudge)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir until a thick dough forms.
Form 1½-inch dough balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk. Bring just to a boil, remove from heat, then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Spoon warm frosting over cooled cookies. Allow frosting to set before serving.