Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until a thick dough forms. Stir in chopped pecans if desired.
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet.
For the Frosting:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk, whisking until smooth.
Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the warm frosting over the cooled cookies, allowing it to set before serving. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160 kcal per cookie
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