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We are OBSESSED with our Chocolate Sheet Cake, so of course, we had to make these Texas sheet cake cookies!
Texas chocolate sheet cake cookies are just as fabulous as their cake counterpart. They are so chocolatey with the perfect frosting. They’re a super soft and completely addictive dessert.
They’re also so easy to make! The steps are simple and they take about 30 minutes to whip up. Plus they feed a crowd. This recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies – perfect for sharing! You may want to double the recipe though (we often do), because these bite-size favorites are so easy to pop in your mouth. It’s easy to eat more than you planned on. 😉
We love to bring these to get-togethers and know you’ll love these irresistible cookies too!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Pantry staples. Just a few simple ingredients are needed to whip up these simply delicious easy cookies!
- Classic Texas sheet cake flavor in cookie form. Who can deny a piece of cake in cookie form?! Not us!
- Chocolatey flavor. Fluffy and delicious, these chocolate cookies with chocolate buttercream frosting are irresistible.
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Ingredients and Substitutions
Cookie
- ½ cup butter room temperature – We use unsalted butter, but salted can be used as well.
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg – Pre-whisking the egg before adding it to the other ingredients helps it incorporate faster.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt – Reduce or omit if using salted butter.
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour – see How to Measure Flour
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Frosting
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder – regular or dutch processed
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar – sifted
- optional topping – sprinkles, chopped pecans or walnuts, small berries like raspberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries
How to Make Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
- PREP. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, or a silicone mat and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- BATTER. Beat ½ cup butter and ⅓ cup granulated sugar in a stand mixer until light. Scrape the sides down frequently.
- Mix in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Once incorporated add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt. Slowly mix in 1⅓ cups flour on low speed. The dough will be thick.
- Melt ½ cup chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat for 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Add the melted chocolate to the cookie dough and mix.
- BAKE. Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes for smaller cookies and 9-11 minutes for larger cookies. Do not overcook. The top should be dry to the touch, but soft and moist in the middle.
- ICING. Using a medium saucepan stir ½ cup butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons milk over medium heat. Whisk until the butter is melted and the ingredients are combined. Remove the chocolate icing from the heat and stir in 2 ½ cups powdered sugar.
- Once the cookies are baked DO NOT remove them from the pan. Use a spoon to cover each hot cookie with the icing. Allow the icing to set. Once set and cooled, carefully remove the cookies from the pan.
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Icing
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, or a silicone mat and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light. Scrape the sides down frequently.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla. Once incorporated add the baking powder and salt.
- Slowly mix in the flour on low speed. The dough will be thick.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat for 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Add the melted chocolate to the cookie dough and mix.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes for smaller cookies and 9-11 minutes for larger cookies. Do not overcook. The top should be dry to the touch, but soft and moist in the middle.
Icing
- Using a medium saucepan stir the butter, cocoa powder, and milk over medium heat. Whisk until the butter is melted and the ingredients are combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar.
- Once the cookies have been baked DO NOT remove them from the pan.
- Use a spoon to cover each hot cookie with the icing. The cookies will get good and chocolatey! Allow the icing to set.
- Once set and the cookies have cooled, carefully remove the cookies from the pan.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store the cookies at room temperature for 3 days. Separate layers with parchment paper. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Cover the cookie dough with plastic and refrigerate for 24 hours, or freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. See this post on How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
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This recipe was originally published February 2020.
I just made these for a friend’s birthday and they turned out amazing. Absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making these again 🙂 Thank you!
There’s no separation in the ingredients for the cookie mix and frosting. This could be a challenge for a new baker.
Thanks for the feedback!
I made these for my husband because he loves Texas sheet cake. He loved them.
Family enjoyed them so much
Yay!! So happy to hear it! Thanks for sharing.
Oh you will love these cookies that taste just Texas sheet cake.
Soft, chocolatey, & so good!! Anytime, I take these anywhere, they are gone within minutes!
Texas Sheet Cake is one of my favorites! So having it in a cookie is amazing!
Texas sheet cake as bites, is the best!! I can just pop them right in my mouth! They are soft & chocolatey, just the way I like them! We made these for a party & they were a hit!
My daughter isn’t a fan of cake at all, but she loves these cookies. I think these taste the same as the sheet cake. Really easy recipe and delicious!
had never heard of these before, love the flavors and ease of mass production for a crowd, thank you for the recipe!