Dirt Cake Cookies

Let’s Dive into the Chocolatey Delight

Who doesn’t love a treat that combines cookies and dirt cake? 🤔 These Dirt Cake Cookies are a mashup that will knock your socks off—if that’s something you’re into! Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving something sweet, these cookies serve up nostalgia and fun in every bite.

Why Make This Recipe

If you ever wanted to combine your love for cookies and that classic childhood dirt cake, this is your golden ticket. You’ll impress friends and family with minimal effort while indulging in rich chocolate and the nostalgia of those gummy worms. Plus, who doesn’t want to eat dirt? Just kidding! These cookies look amazing and taste even better. No digging required.

How to Make Dirt Cake Cookies

Making Dirt Cake Cookies is fairly simple and downright fun! Here’s a brief rundown of the steps you’ll take:

1. Combine dry ingredients: Mix your flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Cream wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown and white sugars, then add vanilla and eggs.
3. Mix it all together: Combine the wet and dry mixes, then fold in Oreo pieces and crumbs.
4. Bake: Scoop dollops onto a baking sheet and bake until fluffy perfection.
5. Frost: Once cooled, slather on that chocolate frosting you’ve whipped up.

Now you’re fully equipped to conquer the Dirt Cake Cookie universe! 🌍🍪

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
• 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup Oreo pieces
• 1/2 cup Oreo crumbs (plus extra for topping)

For the frosting:

• 1 1/4 cups Unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 3/4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Oreo crumbs (for decoration)
• Gummy worms (for that extra fun touch!)

Directions

Making the Chocolate Oreo Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the melted butter with brown and white sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the Oreo pieces and crumbs.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool!

Making the Chocolate Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter until creamy.
2. Slowly add sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
3. Add vanilla and salt, and beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cookies!

How to Serve Dirt Cake Cookies

Serving these cookies is where the fun really begins! You can:

• Stack them: Create cookie sandwiches with frosting in the middle.
• Top them off: Sprinkle extra Oreo crumbs for that “dirt” effect.
• Garnish with gummy worms: Laying them over the top screams fun! 🍬

Your guests will love the presentation, and let’s be real—who doesn’t enjoy a little whimsy in their dessert?

How to Store Dirt Cake Cookies

Keep these delicious cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay good for about a week, but trust me, they won’t last that long once people get a whiff of them. If you want to store them longer, toss them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just defrost them when you’re ready to enjoy again!

Tips to Make Dirt Cake Cookies

• Room temperature eggs help create a fluffier cookie—so don’t skip this step!
• Chill the dough for 30 minutes if the dough gets too warm; it helps with shaping.
• Feel free to experiment with other candies or toppings for a twist!

Variation

If you want to shake things up, why not try peanut butter? You could add peanut butter chips or mix some creamy peanut butter into the frosting for a nutty surprise.

FAQs

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Absolutely! Just swap out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend.

How do I make these cookies chewier?

For chewier cookies, remove them from the oven a minute or two early.

Can I use chocolate Oreos instead?

You’re a genius! Using chocolate Oreos will double the chocolatey goodness.

Now go ahead and make these Dirt Cake Cookies—you won’t regret it! 🍪✨

Dirt Cake Cookies

A delightful blend of cookies and dirt cake, these Dirt Cake Cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with nostalgic gummy worms for a fun treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cookies

• 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
• 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup Oreo pieces
• 1/2 cup Oreo crumbs (plus extra for topping)

For the frosting

• 1 1/4 cups Unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 3/4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• to taste Oreo crumbs (for decoration)
• as needed Gummy worms (for that extra fun touch!)

Method

 

Making the Chocolate Oreo Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the melted butter with brown and white sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the Oreo pieces and crumbs.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool!

Making the Chocolate Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter until creamy.
2. Slowly add sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
3. Add vanilla and salt, and beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cookies!

Notes

Keep these delicious cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Room temperature eggs help create a fluffier cookie—do not skip this step! If the dough gets too warm, chill it for 30 minutes to aid shaping.