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Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipe

Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipe is the answer. It is rich, fudgy, and very delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cakes
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened.
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar.
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar.
  • 1 large egg room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt.
  • 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting.
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for frosting.
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk for frosting.

Instructions
 

Cream the Butter

  • Put the butter and both sugars in a bowl. Beat them until the mixture is very fluffy. This creates a soft and tender cookie base.

Mix in Liquids

  • Add the egg and the vanilla to the bowl. Mix on a medium speed until it is smooth. The batter should look very dark and creamy.

Sift Dry Ingredients

  • Whisk the flour, cocoa, and baking soda together. Add the salt to the dry cocoa mixture. Stir them so there are no cocoa lumps.

Combine the Dough

  • Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet batter. Add the boiling water and mix very gently. The dough will be very soft and chocolatey.

Scoop the Cookies

  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your sheet. Space them two inches apart on the parchment paper. This allows the cookies room to spread.

Bake the Bases

  • Put the sheets in a 350°F oven. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should be set but still soft.

Make the Frosting

  • Melt butter and cocoa in a small saucepan. Whisk in the powdered sugar and the milk. The icing should be warm and very pourable.

Frost the Cookies

  • Spoon the warm frosting over the warm cookies. Spread it to the edges so it drips down. Let the icing set until it is firm.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate taste.
  • Do not overbake the cookies or they lose softness.
  • Frost the cookies while they are still slightly warm.
  • This helps the frosting stick and stay very smooth.
  • Add chopped pecans to the frosting for extra crunch.
  • Sift your powdered sugar to avoid any tiny lumps.
  • Use boiling water to bloom the cocoa powder flavor.
  • Let the frosting set completely before you stack them.
  • Use a small spoon to drizzle the warm icing.
  • Store them in a single layer at first.
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