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!
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 teaspoon instant coffee
- 2 teaspoon hot water
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 & ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 oreos with the filling removed, crushed
- 8 gummy worms
Chocolate frosting
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ 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 ¼ 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.
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Katie
Does it matter if the instant coffee is regular or decaf? Could I use regular brewed coffee instead of instant? Thank you!
Chahinez
Nope! You can use whatever works best for you as long as you keep the measurements the same.
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Megan Thomas
Loved these! They were a hit with my family and friends. They were super rich and moist and looked super cute! The frosting was amazing.
I made some adjustments to fit my needs like using chocolate milk instead of coffee and Hershey’s dark cocoa powder instead of Dutch because I couldn’t find any in the store.
Chahinez
So glad you and your family loved these!! Can’t wait for you to try more recipes from the blog!
Chelsea
Chocolate cake cookies is a perfect description for these. They’re a chocolate lovers dream! So soft and the frosting is to die for!! I made them mini and they were the perfect size since they’re so rich.
Allison
I made these and my husband said they taste exactly like crumb!! Sooo good!!!
Chahinez
So happy to hear that Allison!
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Tee
They were good really taste like Crumbles recipe. I used the 3 spoons of coffee I had left from making my morning coffee. I don’t like gummy candy on my cookies so I didn’t add them. My family liked them too.
Chahinez
This is one of my favorite recipes from the Crumbl copycat series! so happy you enjoyed them too : )
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Lucia
I made these last night and they tasted sooo yummy and they were easy to make !!! def recommend this recipe :))
Chahinez
They definitely are pretty simple to make! Happy you enjoyed them 🙂
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Aminah
First crumbl recipe I tried. I made these for Halloween and they turned out pretty great! Looking forward to making other flavours!
Chahinez
So glad to hear you enjoyed these! They are perfect for Halloween!
Chahinez
Tess
I LOVE THESE COOKIES! They turned out beautifully and they were not hard to make at all!
Hanna
This recipe was so easy to follow and the cookies tasted amazing!!!! I can’t wait to try more of her recipes!!! Highly recommend to family and friends.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for tying these Hanna! So happy you enjoyed them 🙂
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alessandra gonzvar
I LOVED! i made these for my dad and I, they were so easy. i usually suck at baking cookies but oh em gee these were amazing the steps are super easy i think i might’ve added a little too much chocolate to my frosting but other than that not a single thing bad about these cookies! 100/10
Chahinez
I am so happy this recipe helped you up your cookie game friend! Enjoy 🙂
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Kristen
These were amazing! My whole family loved them. They did not last long!
Chahinez
So happy you loved them!
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Rose
One of my family’s new favorites! I usually have to make triple batch so there’s enough! Every time I make them for an event I get so many compliments on them! Definitely going to be a staple over here!
Chahinez
So happy to hear it’s one of your family’s favorite recipes now!
Chahinez
Mikaela
New fave! These are delish and too cute. 10/10!
hannah
these cookies were so good!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying them out Hannah!
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Kay R
This recipe is so easy to follow ..And these cookies are so dang good ..first batch lasted maybec3 hours the family gobbled them up..Thank you for always recreatingvrecipes for us
Chahinez
Thank you for always trusting me with your baking Kay! Happy you enjoyed these 🙂
Chahinez
aefleming
WOW. I’m obsessed and will be making these again. The coffee really helps bring out the rich chocolate flavor. I think these were even better than Crumbl’s cookie!!!
Chahinez
Love hearing that!! Thank you so much for giving these a try!
Chahinez
Mallory
Oh my goodness. I made these for a 2 y/o’s birthday and EVERYONE loved them. Easy to make, I tripled the recipe and they came out great. Definitely making more of these big cookie recipes. Thank you so much!!
Chahinez
What a fun recipe to make for a birthday party, Mallory! Happy to hear everyone enjoyed these 🙂
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Stella
Super easy to follow, especially since I live in Sydney and some international recipes have a confusing ingredient list or measurements are in a different unit! Thanks you!! Will be remaking again and again, tastier than expected
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear this, Stella! So glad that you found this recipe easy to understand and make!
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lianna
loved it!
Chahinez
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed these cookies!
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lianna
loved it :))))
Chahinez
Thank you so much for letting me know! So happy you loved it!
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Helene
Amazing frosting! Came out deliciousss
Chahinez
YAY!! Enjoy!
emily
this cookie was OUT IF THIS WORLD ALL CAPS!
Chahinez
You’re the sweetest! Thank you so much for trying it!
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Kyle
These are amazing! Tastes just like the dirt cups or mud cup dessert I would get as a kid! Highly recommended!
Chahinez
I love hearing this! Thank you so much for trying them 🙂
Chahinez
Vee Glessner
Nostalgia level 10! These were so good, I had to run to the nearest gas station to get gummy worms during baking, and it was so worth it. The cookie base is divine and rolling in Oreo crumbs (food processor recommended to make them small enough) is genius. Loved these and so did my friends… We’ll see how soon I get to make them again among all the other amazing cookie recipes here!