Description
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are a decadent twist on the classic Southern dessert, featuring soft, fudgy chocolate cookies topped with a warm, rich chocolate frosting. They deliver all the flavor of a traditional Texas sheet cake in a perfectly portioned cookie form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Do not overbake.
- While cookies are baking, prepare the frosting: In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa powder and milk over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- As soon as cookies come out of the oven, spoon warm frosting over each one. Let frosting set before serving.
Notes
Frost the cookies while they’re warm for the best texture and appearance.Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.To keep cookies soft, avoid overbaking and store in an airtight container.Add chopped pecans to the frosting for a classic Texas sheet cake touch.Cookies can be frozen with or without frosting for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
