TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIES

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Texas Sheet Cake was a recipe that my grandmother made all the time, and was a favorite treat. Then someone shared this recipe with me today and it brought back memories of her.

Provided by Brenda Hatfield-Lautenschlaeger

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c butter, room temperature
1/3 c granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 c flour
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c butter
2 tsp cocoa powder
3 Tbsp milk
2 1/2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°
  • 2. Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat, set aside.
  • 3. In bowl of stand mixer beat butter and sugar together until light, scraping sides frequently.
  • 4. Add in egg and vanilla and continue mixing until incorporated. Mix in baking powder and salt.
  • 5. Turn mixer to low and slowly add in flour. Dough will be thick.
  • 6. In a microwave safe bowl heat chocolate chips on high in 30 second increments until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds.
  • 7. Mix melted chocolate directly into cookie dough until evenly mixed
  • 8. Drop dough by a measured tablespoon sized mounds onto baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes until cookies just appear set. They will still be very soft on the inside. DO NOT overbake!!
  • 9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • 10. Icing In a medium saucepan combine butter, cocoa powder and milk over medium heat, whisking until melted together. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.
  • 11. Pour icing over cookies and allow icing to set before serving.
  • 12. Notes Store at room temperature for up to 3 days. *Make sure not to over-bake these cookies. The insides will remain soft and dense if baked correctly.

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