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Dirt Cake Cookies

Dirt Cake Cookies: Chewy Chocolate Fun for Everyone

Delightful Dirt Cake Cookies combining chocolate and Oreo flavors, topped with frosting and gummy worms, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for perfectly chewy cookies.
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process can be a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for achieving that perfect rise.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances the rich chocolate.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Melted and cooled makes it easier to mix.
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar works.
  • 0.5 cups white granulated sugar Provides additional sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Always opt for pure for the best results.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature helps with mixing.
  • 1 cups Oreo pieces Mix small and larger chunks for dimension.
  • 0.5 cups Oreo crumbs Used for topping and mixing.
For the Chocolate Frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Room temperature is key for easy blending.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sift for a super smooth texture.
  • 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Provides that chocolatey goodness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A splash goes a long way.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness of the frosting.
  • 0.5 cups Oreo crumbs For decorative flair.
  • as needed gummy worms For fun presentation.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare Oreo Crumbs - Place whole Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars - Beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients - Mix in vanilla extract and eggs until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Combine Mixtures - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, folding in Oreo pieces and half of Oreo crumbs.
  6. Step 6: Preheat Oven - Preheat to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7: Scoop Dough - Allow dough to rest for 10 mins, then scoop onto baking sheets.
  8. Step 8: Bake Cookies - Bake for 12-14 mins, then cool on baking sheets for 5 mins.
  9. Step 9: Make Frosting - Beat room temperature butter, then add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  10. Step 10: Decorate - Frost cooled cookies, sprinkle with Oreo crumbs, and add gummy worms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour correctly and use room temperature eggs. Store cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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