Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Delicious soft and fudgy cookies that capture the classic taste of Texas sheet cake, topped with warm chocolate icing.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar For added softness
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Use good quality cocoa for better flavor
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt A small pinch enhances the chocolate flavor
- 1/2 cup Butter Softened, for the dough
- 2 large Eggs Add eggs one at a time
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt For tenderness
For the icing
- 1/2 cup Butter For the icing
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Milk Any type preferred
- 3 cups Powdered sugar Sift if clumpy
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Chopped pecans Optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream to keep the cookies soft.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing just until the flour is incorporated.
Baking
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underdone.
Icing
- While cookies cool slightly, melt butter in a saucepan, then whisk in cocoa and milk, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon the warm icing over each cookie. If using pecans, sprinkle them over the icing right away.
- Let the cookies sit for 20 to 30 minutes until the icing firms up.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment between layers to keep tops pretty. For best results, consume within a few days or freeze them for longer storage.