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    Texas Sheet Cake Cookies with Fudgy Chocolate Icing

    Published on May 1, 2023 by Rebecca Johnston | 1 Comment

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    Satisfy your sweet tooth with these perfectly chewy Texas Sheet Cake Cookies made with a chocolate boxed cake mix, and extra cocoa powder, topped with a decadent chocolate frosting! These cookies are every chocolate lover's dream!

    Plate filled with a pile of Texas Sheet Cake Cookies.

    Growing up, my mom would make Classic Texas Sheet Cake a lot, so it's always been one of my favorite cakes.

    We had it so often that we named them Bow Wow Woofies after a funny incident with our dog, and they inspired my Black Forest Brownies.

    But, of course, we're mad about cookies over here, so here is my cookie version of the traditional Texas Sheet Cake!

    Perfectly moist and decadent, with rich chocolate icing on top, these fudgy cookies are perfect for any occasion.

    The not-so-secret thing about these cake mix cookies is the chocolate cake mix that guarantees to make them super chocolatey, chewy cookies every time.

    Make them for an afternoon snack, a birthday party dessert table, bake sales, potlucks, or even your holiday cookie trays!

    They're so easy to make, with most of the measuring work done already, so I know it'll become one of your favorite cookie recipes.

    For more delicious cookies with rich chocolatey goodness, check out my Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, these Triple Chocolate Pudding Cookies, and my Chocolate Swig Sugar Cookies.

    You may also like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies or Butter Beer Cookies all made with cake mixes.

    Close up of a Texas Sheet Cake cookie with a bit taken out of it.

    Shopping List

    Wet Ingredients. Butter, Vanilla Extract, Egg, Milk, Vegetable Oil

    Dry Ingredients. Chocolate Cake Mix (Devil's Food Cake Mix), Powdered Sugar, Cocoa Powder

    Top view of ingredients needed to make Texas Sheet Cake Cookies.

    How to Make Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

    Make Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 350 F Degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry Box Cake Mix, Eggs, and Vegetable Oil.

    Close up of a standing mixer with unmixed ingredients needed to make a Texas sheet cake cookie.

    Mix to combine using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. The dough will be thick and sticky.

    Close up of stand mixer mixing a chocolate cookie mix.

    Scoop the cookie dough using a #50 cookie scoop, and place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.

    Close up of a texas sheet cake cookie dough ball being placed onto parchment paper with a cookie scoop.

    Bake cookies in a preheated oven set to 350 F for 7-9 minutes. Edges will be set.

    Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.

    Frosting Directions

    In a medium saucepan, melt Butter with Cocoa Powder and Vanilla Extract.

    Whisk ingredients together as the Butter is melting.

    Add the Powdered Sugar and whisk to combine, gradually adding 2-4 tablespoons of Milk until the desired consistency is reached.

    The frosting will be pourable while it's hot. Pour the hot frosting over the cookies that have been placed on a wire rack.

    Close up of chocolate cookies on a wire rack with melted chocolate frosting being poured on top of them.

    Make sure to cover them completely. Allow the frosting to set and cool before moving the cookies, serving them, or storing them.

    Top view of chocolate Texas Sheet Cookies covered in frosting on a wire rack.

    Storage & Freezing

    Storage: Let the cookies cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container for 2-4 days.

    Freezing: Cookies can be stored in a sealed container and frozen for up to 3 months. You can place parchment paper between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together.

    Clsoe up of a stack of Texas Sheet Cake Cookies.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Cake Mix. You can use any kind of chocolate cake mix in this recipe, or use a different flavored cake mix for different flavored cookies.
    • Cocoa Powder. Dutch Process Cocoa will give you a rich chocolate flavor, but you can use regular Cocoa Powder for a lighter, more mild chocolate flavor if you prefer.
    • Toppings. Top your cookies with chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
    • Fillings. You can add some milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or other nuts into these cookies for extra texture and flavor.
    Top view of Texas Sheet Cake Cookies on a white plate, next to a wire rack with Texas Sheet Cake cookies on it.

    Pro Tips

    What makes a good cookie? Does it have a soft center and crispy edges, and is it chewy? Each of these makes a great quality cookie. To make perfect cookies every time, here are some pro tips.

    To find out more, check out my Pro Tips Guide for making the best cookies every time!

    Weighing Ingredients.

    Baking is a science and adding too much or too little of any of the ingredients will alter the recipe. Weighing and measuring dry ingredients properly makes a world of difference. Investing in a kitchen scale is ideal. When a kitchen scale is not available, make sure to stir and lift ingredients before scooping them into a measuring cup.

    VolumeOuncesGrams
    All Purpose Flour1 Cup4½ Ounces120 Grams
    Bread Flour1 Cup4½ Ounces120 Grams
    Granulated Sugar1 Cup7 Ounces200 Grams
    Brown Sugar1 Cup7½ Ounces213 Grams
    Confectionary Sugar1 Cup4 Ounces113 Grams

    Cookie Scoop.

    Using a cookie scoop keeps each ball of cookie dough the same size, which is essential for ensuring even baking.

    Baking Sheets.

    You can use an ungreased cookie sheet if you prefer. I like to use Parchment Paper to line baking sheets or a Silicone Mat for easy cleanup.

    Baking Time.

    Every oven heats a little differently. I recommend doing a test batch of 1-3 cookies to test the baking time for a perfectly baked cookie before baking the remaining dough.

    Cookies.

    These tasty cookies are done when the edges are set and the centers are no longer glossy.

    Cooling Rack.

    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute or two before moving them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    • Kitchen Scale. I use this for accuracy in measuring and it's a lifesaver when it comes to consistent baking
    • Wire Rack for cooling cookies. I like to have at least 2 cooling racks
    • Mixing Bowls. A Large Mixing Bowl for mixing ingredients and small and medium mixing bowls for other ingredients
    • Cookie Sheet. Most recipes will take 2 batches to bake. It's great to have multiple baking sheets available
    • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat. Line the Cookie Sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
    • Cookie Scoop. A small #60 Cookie Scoop or a Medium Cookie Scoop #50 are great choices for uniform drops of cookie dough.
    • Storage Container. An Airtight Container to store cookies or a Ziploc Bag works great too.
    • Additional supplies. Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons along with a silicone spatula are all helpful.
    Close up of a plate of Texas Sheet Cake Cookies.

    Have you tried this Texas Sheet Cake Cookies recipe?

    Let me know what you think of this delicious cookie recipe! Tag @bestcookierecipes on social media so I can see how great your cookies turned out! I would also love to read your comments below. Let me know what you think of these cookies. It really does help!

    Top view of a Texas sheet cake cookie being held in mid-air with a plate of Texas Sheet Cake cookies in the background.

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    A stack of Texas Sheet Cake Cookies.
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    Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with these perfectly chewy Texas Sheet Cake Cookies made with a chocolate boxed cake mix, and extra cocoa powder, topped with a decadent chocolate frosting! These cookies are every chocolate lover's dream!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time8 minutes mins
    Total Time18 minutes mins
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    Servings: 24

    Ingredients

    Cookies

    • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (Devils Food Cake Mix)
    • 2 Eggs Large
    • 5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

    Frosting

    • 2 cups Powdered Sugar 260g
    • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 4 tablespoons Butter
    • 2-4 tablespoons Milk

    Instructions

    Make Cookies

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F Degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry Box Cake Mix, Eggs, and Vegetable Oil. Mix to combine using a hand mixer or stand mixer. The dough will be thick and sticky.
    • Scoop the cookie dough using a #50 cookie scoop and place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
    • Bake cookies in a preheated oven set to 350 F for 7-9 minutes. Edges will be set.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.

    Frosting Directions

    • In a medium saucepan, melt Butter with Cocoa Powder and Vanilla Extract.
    • Whisk ingredients together as the Butter is melting.
    • Add the Powdered Sugar and whisk to combine, gradually adding 2-4 tablespoons of Milk until the desired consistency is reached.
    • The frosting will be pourable while it's hot. Pour the hot frosting over the cookies that have been placed on a wire rack.
    • Make sure to cover them completely. Allow the frosting to set and cool before moving the cookies, serving them, or storing them.
    • TIP: Place cookies on a wire cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. Pour frosting over the top so excess frosting drips onto the baking sheet below. As the frosting cools, it will set and be easy to clean up.
    • Allow the frosting to set and cool before moving the cookies.

    Notes

    Additions: Top cookies with chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
    TIP: Place cookies on a wire cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. Pour frosting over the top so excess frosting drips onto the baking sheet below. As the frosting cools, it will set and be easy to clean up.
    Storage
    • Storage: Let the cookies cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container or 2-4 days.
    • Freezing: Texas Sheet Cake Cookies can be stored in a sealed container and frozen for up to 3 months. You can place parchment paper between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together.
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    Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Rebecca Johnston

      June 10, 2023 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate heaven with these fudgy cookies. Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are like chocolate chocolate chocolate and so so good too! The family was sad when they were all eaten.

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