Dirt Cake Cookies are made with a rich, fudgy dough that is topped with a smooth buttercream frosting. And just like a classic dirt cake, these double chocolate cookies are topped with festive gummy worms and cookie crumble “dirt”.

This copycat Crumbl cookie recipe takes a classic dessert and turns it into a fun and easy dessert that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet treat to enjoy with your family. These dirt cake cookies topped with the best buttercream frosting are a delicious and creative twist on a classic dessert!

Family Fun Dirt Cake Cookies- Make Them Today

Looking for a fun and tasty treat to make with the family? Look no further than these delicious Dirt Cake Cookies! These cookies take the classic dirt cake dessert and turn it into a fun and festive cookie that everyone will love. This recipe is inspired by the famous Crumbl brand cookies, made at home easily and for a fraction of the cost.

These chocolate cookies are perfect for a family baking day or for bringing to a party or potluck. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite toppings and decorations. So why not make them today and enjoy a fun and tasty treat with your loved ones?

Why you’ll LOVE this Dirt Cake Cookie Recipe!

They are perfect for a themed party! Have a garden-themed party? Halloween or bug theme? There are so many opportunities to bring out these fun cookies, of course, the kids don’t mind if there is no occasion at all either.
These cookies are huge. One batch makes cookies that could easily fit in an adult’s palm, but in the hands of a child, these cookies could easily be seen as special and gigantic. Note that the cookies could be smaller if desired.
They are completely homemade. Made with a homemade double chocolate cookie base and topped off with a chocolate buttercream frosting, these cookies are made from scratch, which only means that they taste even better because nothing is better than homemade, right?

fun chocolate cookies with Oreos and gummy worms

Dirt Cake Cookies Ingredients

Cocoa powder: You will need ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to make the cookies nice and chocolatey.

Sugar: Adding 1 cup of white granulated sugar will make the cookies chewy and sweet.

Butter: Use ½ cup of melted butter to create rich and flavorful cookies.

Oil: For extra fats to keep the cookies moist, add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Egg: 1 egg is all that you need to help bind the dough together perfectly.

Vanilla: Using 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract will enhance all the incredible flavors in these treats.

Flour: The structural base of the cookie dough is 1 ⅓ cups of all-purpose flour.

Baking powder: Adding ½ teaspoon of baking powder will help the cookies puff up and leaven as they bake.

Salt: Use ½ teaspoon of salt to balance the flavors in these cookies well.

Chocolate chunks: You will want ½ cup of chocolate chunks so that there is plenty of chocolate in every bite. You can swap out the chocolate chunks for chocolate chips if you like as well.

Buttercream frosting & toppings

Butter: Use ½ cup of softened butter for the frosting to be rich and creamy.

Powdered sugar: 4 cups of powdered sugar is needed to make the frosting smooth and sweet.

Cocoa powder: Add ½ cup of cocoa powder for a rich and chocolatey in taste.

Vanilla extract: You will want to use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to make the frosting taste even better.

Milk: To get the right frosting consistency, use 4 tablespoons of milk.

Gummy worms: What is dirt without some worms? Use your favorite package of gummy worms to make these cookies truly fun!

Oreos: You will need 10 Oreo cookies, or any chocolatey cookie, to be turned into crumbs to act as the edible “dirt.”

How to make Dirt Cake Cookies

Prep

Get started by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set it aside.

Cookie Dough

In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and vegetable oil and stir until well mixed.

Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.

Next stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a thick dough forms.

Lastly, stir in the chocolate chunks until just combined.

Shape & chill dough

Proceed to divide the cookie dough into 6 equal sized portions and roll them into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Then set the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Dirt Cake Cookies are double chocolate cookies topped with Oreos, chocolate buttercream & gummy worms! Fun, chocolatey mud cookies perfect for Birthdays or anytime!

Bake

After the dough has chilled, remove the cookies from the fridge and place in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes. The cookies should be just baked so that they are no longer glossy but are still soft.

Let the cookies cool on a wire rack while you prepare the frosting.

Frosting

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the butter until it is light and fluffy.

Next add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mix on low speed until it blends fully.

Then add the vanilla extract and milk, whip again until the mixture is soft and well combined.

Assemble

Start by placing the frosting into a piping bag with the corner snipped off. Proceed to pipe the frosting onto each cookie in a nice swirl pattern.

Then crush up the Oreo cookies in another baggie, or food processor, to create the “dirt” for the cookies. After that, sprinkle the cookie crumbs on top of the frosting on each cookie.

Top each cookie with a gummy worm or two, add as many that fit, or you want.

Serve the cookies immediately and enjoy!

How long are dirt cake cookies good for?

Keep these cookies stored in an airtight container at room temp or in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. These cookies will taste best when eaten sooner rather than later, so we recommend eating them within 24 hours for the best tasting results.

What are some alternate toppings for dirt cake cookies?

Dirt cake cookies can be decorated with a variety of toppings to make them more festive. Crushed candy canes, sprinkles, and mini chocolate chips are popular choices.

These cookies can be topped with different types of cookies besides Oreos. Some popular alternatives include Nutter Butters, chocolate chip cookies, and graham crackers.

Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

When recipes request that you chill your cookie dough it is usually for a good reason. That reason is that the flavor gets a bit more time to develop and the cookies taste even more incredible. But the biggest reason is because of the butter/fats in the dough. By chilling the dough we allow the fats to solidify which means your cookies will not spread out as much while baking, so the texture turns out perfectly. This is especially important on warmer days or when your butter is warm or softened.

Can I freeze frosted cookies?

Yes, you can freeze these cookies. They will last up to 3 months if store properly. To freeze them, place your frosted cookies onto a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours until the frosting is solid. Then transfer to an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between the cookies to prevent sticking. You can also put them each in individual ziplocked bags after the initial freezing process, for quick access to a sweet treat.

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Dirt Cake Cookies are made with crumbled Oreo cookies, chocolate frosting, a thick chocolate cookie with gummy worms on top! These incredible mud cookies are a wonderful homemade dessert that your family and friends will love.

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