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Crumbl dirt cake cookies, AKA the best chocolate cookie of your life. This is made with a soft and chewy chocolate cookie base rolled in Oreo crumbs then frosted with chocolate buttercream, topped with more crushed up Oreos, and decorated with a gummy worm.
If you loved this recipe, I know you’ll also enjoy this CRUMBL Chocolate Cake Cookies copycat recipe, Soft and Chewy Crumbl Cotton Candy Cookies,
Crumbl Mom’s recipe cookies/ Soft Oatmeal cookies and also these Fresh CRUMBL Fruit Pizza Cookies.
These Crumbl dirt cake cookies are the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat. They are made with a thick chocolate cookie, coated with crushed up oreo crumbs, and piped with a silky smooth, super chocolatey buttercream.
And as the cherry on top, you can decorate these cookies with a gummy worm for an exact replica of the Crumbl cookie that we’ve seen a little while back.
This is the best Crumbl dirt cake cookie ever!
This cookie recipe was inspired by the CRUMBL Chocolate Cake Cookies copycat recipe. I took this one and transformed it into the softest and most chewy chocolate cookie.
One that’s strong enough to withhold all that chocolate frosting top while still staying soft and melt in your mouth. I succeeded and you need to give these cookies a try ASAP!
Table of Contents
- This is the best Crumbl dirt cake cookie ever!
- Why you need to make this recipe!
- Ingredients for this chocolate dirt cake cookie recipe
- How to make Crumbl dirt cake cookies
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Can I make catering sized cookies out of this recipe?
- Crumbl Chocolate dirt cake cookies
- Crumbl chocolate dirt cake cookies Recipe
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Why you need to make this recipe!
- It’s super chocolatey.
- This cookie combines chocolate and Oreos.
- They’re perfectly thick, soft, and chewy.
- Can be made into smaller catering sized cookies.
- Is super cute for birthday parties and sleepovers!
Ingredients for this chocolate dirt cake cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these Oreo dirt cake cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You will need butter for both the cookies and the frosting of this recipe.
- Brown & granulated sugar– The use of both of these sugar helps keep the cookie moist and give it extra depth of flavor.
- Egg– The egg is the binding agent in this recipe. The fat from the yolk also will help keep these cookie moist and rich.
- Instant coffee– The coffee is an amazing way to make the chocolate flavor pop out even more.
- Flour– All purpose flour works great for this cookie recipe.
- Dutch processed cocoa powder– Dutch processed cocoa powder will will turn these into chocolate cookies with extra chocolatey flavors.
- Baking soda– The baking soda will give the cookies some extra height.
- Oreos– You will need the cookie part of 5 Oreos minus the filling.
- Powdered sugar– The powdered sugar is used to make the chocoalte buttercream/
- Vanilla extract– Will help enhance the chocolate flavor of the buttercream.
- Semi sweet chocolate chips– Use good quality chocolate chips to make sure that the buttercream tastes as good as can be.
- Gummy worms– The gummy worms are optional but in my opinion they’re a must to make dirt cake cookies!
How to make Crumbl dirt cake cookies
This is how you can make these chocolate cookies at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Mix the instant coffee and hot water together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
- Add in the egg and coffee and mix to combine.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until the flour mixture disappears.
- Scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls, roll them in the crushed oreo cookies, and bake.
- Swish around the cookies with a larger cookie cutter to keep them perfectly round and thick.
- Let the cookies chill fully.
Make the chocolate buttercream
- Melt the chocolate and let it cool down for a few minutes.
- cream the butter powdered sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add in the cooled down melted chocolate and mix until thick and creamy.
- Frost the cooled down chocolate cake cookies, top with Oreo crumbs, a gummy worm, and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Can I crush the whole Oreo cookie? Filling and all?
No, you will have to scrape the filling off before crushing them in a food processor or a blender.
If you keep the filling in before blending the crumbs will be wet and will change the texture of the outside of the cookie.
Can I use a different frosting for this recipe?
If you don’t like the typical chocolate American buttercream you always use this Small Batch Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream.
I have frosted these cookies with both, but prefer the chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream. I decided not to. include it in the step by step of this recipe because it’s a little more tedious and time-consuming.
Can I make catering sized cookies out of this recipe?
Absolutely!
Instead of making 7 cookies, it will make 14 smaller-sized cookies (so double the number of cookies for the same batch size.) Meaning scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls with a large cookie scooped and then split those in half, roll in the crushed Oreos and then bake for 8-9minutes.
How to store CRUMBL dirt cake cookies?
You can store these frosted chocolate cookies in an airtight container in a single layer at room temperature for up to 2 days. They will last longer if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up to 7 days that way.
Just make sure to pull them out of the fridge and let them get back to room temperature before enjoying them so they slightly soften back up.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A PIPING TIP?
Don’t worry if you don’t have a piping tip, you can spread the homemade chocolate frosting right on top of your cookies then top them with the crushed Oreos.
If you really want to pipe the frosting instead of just smearing it on top, you can always add the frosting to a ziplock bag, cut the tip off and decorate your cookies.
Either way, the cookies will taste just as good! 🙂
Crumbl Chocolate dirt cake cookies
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Crumbl chocolate dirt cake cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 2 tsp hot water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 & 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 oreos with the filling removed, crushed
- 8 gummy worms
Chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
- Mix the hot water and instant coffee together in a small bowl and set aside to cool.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Mix in the egg and the coffee until combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until the flour mixture disappears. Scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls with a large cookie scooper (about 1/4 cup), roll them between the palm of your hands then roll in the oreo crumbs.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, gently press down on the cookies to about 1 inch in thickness, and bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes. Once the cookies are baked, swish them around between a large cookie cutter to keep them round and thick and let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Chocolate buttercream
- In a bowl melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted then set aside to cool down a little.
- In a stand mixer using a paddle attachement cream the butter, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder on medium speed for 3 minutes, scraping the side from time to time.
- Add in the melted chocolate and mix on high speed, scraping down the sides from time to time. After 2-3 minutes the frosting will be smooth, and fluffy. Place the frosting in a piping bag with a Wilton 2A, and pipe the chocolate frosting on the cooled-down cookies, top with Oreo cookie crumbs, and decorate with gummy worms.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This recipe is delicious!! I am glad you are enjoying it 🙂
I made these for my husband who loves chocolate. Now I’m 3 cookies in and a chocolate convert. They are soft, not overly sweet ….just absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for this recipe!
I’m so glad to hear that!
So rich and fudgy!
I followed the advice of some of the other comments…added a little cornstarch, baked at 345 for 9 minutes and let them cool completely on the cookie sheet. I was too lazy to pipe the icing, so I just used a palette knife and swirled. At first I was worried, bc the edges felt hard/over baked. But when I taste tested them, chef’s kiss! I also had my husband try one and he’s obsessed. He asked if it was a brownie cookie LOL. I did stretch the batch to make 9, because I am gifting them for teacher appreciation week. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!
I am so glad it worked out and you enjoyed it!
I asked my husband how many stars to give this recipe. He said, “A lot!”
That’s what I like to hear ! 🙂
Can these be frozen after baking and frosting?
They definitely can! I recommend flash freezing them on a baking sheet first before wrapping each cookie with plastic wrap and placing them in a ziplock bag and into the freezer.
salted or unsalted butter?
unsalted
These have to be in my top 3! If you’re a big chocolate fan then you will adore this cookie. The base is perfect and the frosting has the perfect texture and flavor. It is light but rich at the same time. I highly recommend making it.
Super delicious! Going for the medal in our cookie contest with these! I did a trial run tonight and feel the cookie spread too much/was too flat. Advice?
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you tried the cookies. If they’re spreading too much and getting too flat, here are a few tips:
Chill the dough: Let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour to help the cookies hold their shape.
Check your butter: Make sure the butter is softened, but not too warm, as that can cause excess spreading.
Don’t flatten the dough: Keep the dough balls rounded for the perfect thickness.
Oven temperature: Make sure your oven isn’t too hot, as that can cause cookies to spread too quickly.
Add a bit more flour: If the dough feels too soft, a little extra flour can help.
Good luck with your next batch, I’m sure they’ll be even better!
Do these have a taste of coffee at all?
No, it just intensifies the chocolate flavor.