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Dirt Cake Cookies

Dirt Cake Cookies: Chewy Chocolate Delight with Gummy Worms

Dirt Cake Cookies are a whimsical twist on classic flavors, featuring chewy chocolate cookies topped with frosting and gummy worms.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Oreo pieces
  • 1/2 cup Oreo crumbs
  • 1 cup gummy worms
For the Chocolate Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Food processor
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dirt Cake Cookies
  1. Blend the Oreo cookies in a food processor until varied sizes. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs until smooth.
  3. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture. Fold in Oreo pieces and crumbs gently.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Rest cookie dough at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, place 6 dough balls per baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes until set around edges.
  6. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat softened butter for frosting until creamy. Add sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  8. Frost each cooled cookie generously and sprinkle with extra Oreo crumbs and place gummy worms on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for parties and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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