Shortcut Texas Sheet Cake Cookies - The Cookin Chicks (2024)

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These Shortcut Texas Sheet Cake Cookies combine all the flavors of classic Texas Sheet Cake in a soft, chocolate fudge cookie that comes together using cake mix! Next time that sweet tooth craving hits, this easy cookie recipe is just the thing to try!

Is there anything better than a moist, fudge cookie with a decadent chocolate frosting on top? I think not! Ooey gooey goodness in each and every bite make these cookies hard to resist. I love enjoying a few with a cold glass of milk, but eating these on the go is a favorite too!

Why You’ll Love these Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

• Quick and Easy– using a few shortcuts, these cookies can be made in no time!
• Fudge Like– melt in your mouth chocolate cookies with a homemade fudge like frosting that can’t be beat!!
• Perfect for any occasion– whether you make these to satisfy your sweet tooth, or prepare them for parties or guests, these are perfect anytime!

Ingredients Needed to make Shortcut Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipe

See printable recipe card below for exact recipe ingredient amounts and directions.

• Chocolate Boxed Cake Mix– this gives the cookies their moist, delicious foundation and makes prep work quick and easy
• Large Eggs– this binds everything together to form the perfect cookie
• Oil– this helps create the moist, fluffy texture that the cookies have
• Butter– you’ll melt this to create the frosting, it adds the richness to the fudge frosting
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder– brings all the chocolate flavor to the frosting
• Milk– any type works, this helps combine the frosting ingredients into a smooth, creamy mixture to drizzle on top
• Powdered Sugar– adds to the sweetness

Variations

• Chopped Pecans or Walnuts– you can sprinkle these on top of the cookies once the frosting has been added for a crunchy addition
• Coarse Salt– sprinkle just a bit on top of the cookies as they cool for a salty sweet combination
• Cinnamon– add 1 teaspoon into the cake batter for an additional flavor boost. This is a new addition my family has been trying and we love it

How to make Shortcut Texas Sheet Cake Cookies with Icing

1. In a large bowl, combine the box chocolate cake mix, eggs, and oil.
2. Stir to full combine, ensuring no clumps.
3. Using a medium cookie dough scoop, scoop the cookies onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
4. Bake cookies in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 7-8 minutes.
5. While cookies are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6. Whisk in the cocoa powder, milk, and powdered sugar until chocolate icing is smooth.
7. Remove cookies from oven and move to a cooling rack.
8. Place cooling racks on top of the parchment lined cookie sheets to easily catch the frosting run off.
9. Spoon frosting over cookies and either eat immediately or wait until room temperature to allow frosting to set up. Enjoy!

Tips on making the Best Texas Sheetcake Cookies

• Do not over mix cookies. Only mix the batter until just combined. Over-mixing will leave the cookies dense, rubbery, and not at all as they should be.
• Use a cookie dough scoop to ensure each cookie is the same size. This will keep things baking evenly and prevent burning, overbaking, etc.
• The dough will be thick, that is okay, and the cookies will still turn out great!
• Whisk the cake mix before adding the wet ingredients to prevent any lumps from forming.
• Do not over bake the cookies. You want the centers soft. It is better to take them out a minute or two early than to over-bake.

Storing Leftover Chocolate Sheet Cake Cookies

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers of these cookies, here are some tips for storage success:

• Allow cookies to fully cool before storing.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• If refrigerating, you can store them up to 5 days. The longer they are stored, the drier and harder they will become, so keep that in mind as fresh will be the best.
• You can microwave the leftover cookies for about 10 seconds to warm back up.

More Cookie Recipes to try

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies– crispy outside and chewy inside, these are wonderful chocolate chip cookies. You’ll never guess what’s in them.

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cookies– these brownie cookies are super easy to make, a serious crowd pleaser, and the perfect indulgent chocolate dessert for any occasion.

Joanna Gaines’ Chocolate Chip Cookies– these cookies are thick, packed with the perfect amount of chocolate chips, and a new go-to!

Macaroon Kiss Cookies–combine flaky sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese for a chewy cookie everyone will enjoy!

Chocolate Raspberry Cookies–soft, chewy, and bursting with the delicious flavors of raspberry and chocolate, these Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must try!

Also be sure to check out my Classic Texas Sheet Cake Recipe and Texas Sheet Cake Bites!!

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies with cake mix offer a delicious and convenient twist to the classic dessert. With their rich chocolate flavor, soft and chewy texture, and easy preparation using readily available ingredients, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a treat, give this recipe a try and delight your taste buds with the irresistible combination of Texas sheet cake in cookie form.