Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
– 1/3 cup vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**For the Glaze**:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
– 3 tablespoons milk
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional, for topping)
**Directions**:
**1. Prepare the Cookies**:
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
– In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
– Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
– Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
**2. Make the Glaze**:
– In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
– Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, whisking until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
– Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
**3. Glaze the Cookies**:
