Crumbl Copycat Dirt Cake Cookies
These Crumbl Copycat Dirt Cake Cookies are fudgy chocolate cookies topped with fluffy chocolate frosting, crushed Oreo ‘dirt,’ and a gummy worm for that nostalgic childhood vibe. Easy to make, kid-approved, and bakery-style without the Crumbl price tag—perfect for parties, holidays, or when you just want a fun twist on dessert!
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
For the cookies -
- ½ c unsalted butter softened
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 t vanilla
- ½ c dark cocoa powder
- ½ t salt
- ½ t baking soda
- 1 ½ c flour
For the frosting & decoration -
- ½ c unsalted butter softened
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 2 T dark cocoa powder
- 1 t vanilla
- ½ c chocolate chips
- ¼ c heavy whipping cream
- 5 Oreos filling removed and crushed
- Gummy worms to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
- In the bowl of stand mixer, combine the softened butter and brown sugar. Cream until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla and egg and mix until combined, scraping down the sides often.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa powder. Mix well, scraping the sides often.
- Use a large ice cream scoop to divide the cookies and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving several inches between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the centers are set. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
- For the frosting - in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and cocoa powder. Mix on low until combined. Bump up the speed to medium and whip until smooth. Scrape down the sides.
- In another medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat for 30 seconds to a minute or until all the chips have melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool to room temp.
- Add the ganache mixture to the frosting once cooled. Whip on medium until smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides often. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Set aside.
- Using a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until finely crushed. Set aside.
- To assemble - once the cookies are cool, they can be decorated. Pipe a spiral of frosting over the top of each cookie.
- Sprinkle with the crushed Oreo crumbs. Top with a gummy worm.
Notes
Storage: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
