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Crumbl Dirt Cake Cookies

Crumbl Dirt Cake Cookies: Your New Favorite Whimsical Treat

Crumbl Dirt Cake Cookies are a delightful chocolate treat that brings smiles to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee Enhances chocolate flavor without a coffee taste.
  • 1/4 cup Hot Water Crucial for dissolving coffee.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Opt for unsalted.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Creates moisture and depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with unsweetened applesauce.
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder Adds a deep chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 5 pieces Crushed Oreos Infuses texture and fun.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Melted for richness.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Use plant-based for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for a smoother consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Ensure it’s Dutch processed.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is best.
For Topping
  • 8 Gummy Worms Playful decoration.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together hot water and instant coffee until dissolved, then set aside.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and cooled coffee mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, folding until just combined.
  6. Roll 1/4 cup of dough into a ball, coat in crushed Oreos, and flatten to 1-inch thick.
  7. Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are firm and centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. Prepare chocolate frosting by melting chocolate chips and cream with butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Frost cooled cookies and top with crushed Oreos and gummy worms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Chill the dough if too soft before baking.

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