Best 5 Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipes

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Looking for an indulgent treat that combines the richness of Texas sheet cake with the convenience of a cookie? Look no further! These delectable Texas sheet cake cookies offer an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, with their moist, chocolatey centers and chewy, crispy edges. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, these cookies are remarkably easy to make, even for novice bakers, and can be customized with various toppings and add-ins to create a unique and unforgettable treat. Whether you're preparing a special dessert for a gathering or simply seeking a comforting snack, this recipe for Texas sheet cake cookies promises to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIES



Texas Sheet Cake Cookies image

This is the cookie version of the fudgy, chocolaty goodness that is a Texas sheet cake. Make sure to frost these cookies while both the cookies, and the frosting, are still warm--because this frosting sets up quickly! Feel free to top these with either chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired. Store in airtight containers.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghiradelli® 60% Cacao)
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa (such as Ghirardelli®)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa (such as Ghirardelli®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Mix in melted chocolate until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in 1/2 of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Mix in buttermilk. Stir in remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are just set, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets. Do not remove cookies from the baking sheets.
  • Combine butter, heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan set over low heat. Whisk until butter is melted and frosting is smooth and combined. Mix in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Keep whisking over low heat until frosting is smooth and shiny, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove chocolate frosting from heat and immediately pour approx 1 to 2 tablespoons over each cookie while still warm. Use the back of a spoon to gently smooth out frosting as needed. Allow cookies to cool and frosting to set completely before gently removing from the baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 136.7 mg, Sugar 17 g

TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIES



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Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are just as good as the beloved Texas sheet cake!

Categories     Christmas     baking     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. chopped toasted pecans
6 tbsp. salted butter
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. For the cookies: Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50 percent power in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and whisk.
  • Combine the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and light, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and melted chocolate and beat until well combined, about 30 seconds. With the mixer on low speed, beat in half of the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, then the remaining flour mixture until smooth. Mix in the pecans.
  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the tops of the cookies are puffed and the edges are set, 8 to 10 minutes. (Don't overbake; you want the centers to stay fudgy.) Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then remove to a rack set over a separate parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • For the glaze: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk, cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and whisk vigorously until smooth. Spoon the glaze over the cookies, letting it drip down the sides. Let the glaze set, about 1 hour.

TEXAS STRAWBERRY CRUNCH SHEET CAKE



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Food and drink are an important part of independence celebrations all over the world. Juneteenth is all about community, fellowship and the cookout is an essential part of that. Family and friends come together to celebrate and partake in red foods and drinks that some view as symbols of sacrifice and suffering and others embrace as signs of resilience and joy. This delicate cake is inspired by Texas sheet cake, substituting chocolate cake for strawberry cake and chocolate ganache for chantilly cream. The strawberry purée is a perfect way to use up slightly overripe strawberries and the strawberry cookie crunch topping adds a nostalgic feel and extra texture to this center-of-the-table cake.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound strawberries, trimmed
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pink gel food coloring, optional
One 0.25-ounce packet unflavored gelatin (see Cook's Note)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces spiced biscuit cookies, such as Lotus Biscoff (about 4 cookies)
4 ounces strawberry crème-filled sandwich cookies or shortbread (about 4 cookies)
One 2.75-ounce package strawberry-flavored wafer cookies, such as Keebler (about 12 wafers)

Steps:

  • For the strawberry cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to hang over the sides. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray.
  • Put 8 ounces of the strawberries in a blender and process until pureed; you should have 1 cup. Set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  • Add the eggs, one at the time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl until the batter is completely combined, smooth and creamy.
  • With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the strawberry purée, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Add the vanilla and mix until combined, making sure not to overmix. Add a few drops of the pink food coloring if using until you reach the desired color. Chop the remaining 8 ounces strawberries; you should have 1 cup. Fold the chopped strawberries into the batter.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes (see Cook's Note).
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before inverting it on a wire rack or serving dish. Remove the parchment and allow to cool completely, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • For the whipped cream: Add the gelatin to the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk by hand until fully dissolved. Beat the heavy cream mixture in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on low speed. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar until combined. Increase to medium high speed and whisk until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla until combined.
  • For the strawberry shortcake topping: The cookies and wafers each have different textures, so they need to be processed one at a time. Pulse the spiced biscuit cookies in a food processor until crushed, then transfer to a plate. Pulse the strawberry crème-filled sandwich cookies and transfer to the same plate. Pulse the strawberry-flavored wafer cookies, transfer to the plate and mix together the cookie crumbs.
  • Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake, then sprinkle generously with the strawberry shortcake topping (see Cook's Note). Slice and serve.

CLASSIC TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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If you love chocolate, and we mean really truly love, then this classic Texas sheet cake is exactly what your sweet tooth craves. Between the scratch-made cake and the decadent homemade frosting, this dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Unlike most cakes, this tender-crumbed delight should be frosted when it's still hot-no need to let it cool. Pour on the sticky, sweet pecan-flecked frosting and watch it spread into a gloriously glossy blanket that'll keep your cake moist and fresh tasting for as long as it lasts.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar and salt; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, the water and 3 tablespoons baking cocoa to boiling. Remove from heat. Pour over flour mixture in bowl; stir until well mixed. Add buttermilk, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs; stir until well blended. Pour into pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in another 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa and the milk to simmering. Remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla with whisk until smooth. Stir in pecans.
  • Pour frosting over hot cake. Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This chocolaty delight was one of my favorites growing up. The Texas sheet cake is so moist and the icing so sweet that everyone who samples it wants a copy of the recipe. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in the sour cream until smooth. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small saucepan, melt butter; add milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set: The cookies should be slightly underbaked in the center. This will give them a chewy texture.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give Texas Sheet Cake Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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