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Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipe

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These Texas Sheet Cake Cookies capture the rich, moist flavor of the classic Texas sheet cake in a convenient cookie form. Made with chocolate cake mix dough and topped with a luscious, homemade chocolate frosting, these cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (13.25 ounces)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil

Frosting

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and oil. Use an electric mixer to blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
  2. Scoop the Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, drop tablespoons of the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  3. Chill the Dough: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies maintain their shape and texture during baking.
  4. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat while the dough chills.
  5. Bake the Cookies: After chilling, place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 8 minutes or until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
  6. Make the Frosting: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, prepare the frosting. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, butter, and milk. Stir frequently until the butter fully melts and the mixture reaches a boil.
  7. Boil and Remove from Heat: Allow the mixture to boil for exactly 60 seconds, then promptly remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent burning.
  8. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they melt completely and the frosting becomes smooth and glossy.
  9. Frost the Cookies: Pour the warm frosting evenly over the warm cookies spread on the cookie sheet. Make sure each cookie gets a generous amount of frosting for that classic Texas sheet cake flavor.
  10. Set the Frosting: Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the frosting can set before serving or removing from the cookie sheet.

Notes

  • Chilling the cookie dough before baking ensures the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Be careful to boil the frosting mixture for exactly 60 seconds to achieve the right consistency and gloss.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.
  • For easier cleanup, line your cookie sheet with parchment paper before scooping the cookie dough.
  • The frosting is best poured right after baking while the cookies are still warm to help it spread smoothly and set perfectly.

Keywords: Texas Sheet Cake Cookies, chocolate cookies, chocolate frosting, easy chocolate dessert, cake mix cookies

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