Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
Frosting
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir thoroughly to fully combine the ingredients, ensuring there are no lumps in the batter.
- Scoop the cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake the cookies: Place the cookie sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 7-8 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft.
- Make the frosting: While the cookies bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder, milk, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baked cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Position the cooling rack over the parchment-lined baking sheet to catch any frosting drips.
- Frost the cookies: Spoon the prepared frosting evenly over the top of each cookie while they are still slightly warm. You can enjoy them immediately or allow the frosting to set for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies; they should remain soft and moist.
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative to make the frosting lactose-free.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If frosting becomes too thick, add a bit more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
