Dirt Cake Cookies

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Dirt Cake Cookies

These Dirt Cake Cookies are so cute and so much fun to make! They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or just a fun afternoon with the kids or grandkids. With their playful look and rich, chocolatey taste, they’re sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make and decorate. This is one recipe you’ll definitely want to save!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 sticks of butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa

For the Frosting:

• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 (32 oz) bag powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa (plus more if you prefer extra chocolate flavor)

For Decorating:

• 1 bag gummy worms
• Crushed Oreo cookie crumbs (about ½ to ¾ of a package)

Instructions

Make the Cookies:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla, and egg until light and fluffy.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, and baking powder.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
4. Switch to the paddle attachment and continue blending until a smooth dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until the edges start turning a light golden brown.
7. Midway through baking, lightly press each cookie with a flat-bottomed glass dipped in sugar to gently flatten them and create a cracked, crinkle look.
8. Once baked, let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the “Dirt”:

• Crush Oreo cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs—just like dirt! Set aside.

Make the Frosting:

1. In a clean mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add vanilla and heavy cream, then gradually beat in powdered sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy.

Pro Tip:

To easily pipe your frosting, place it onto a sheet of plastic wrap in a ribbon-like strip. Roll up the plastic wrap, twist the ends, and snip one end off. Slide the wrap into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip for a no-mess, bakery-style swirl.

Decorate the Cookies:

1. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cooled cookie.
2. Place a gummy worm on top of each cookie.
3. Sprinkle crushed Oreo crumbs over the frosting for a realistic “dirt” effect.
4. Let the frosting firm up for about 30 minutes before serving.

Serve & Enjoy!

These Dirt Cake Cookies are a playful twist on a childhood favorite—and they taste even better than they look! Kids love them, and grown-ups can’t resist them either. Whether you’re hosting a themed birthday, a classroom party, or just making memories at home, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles all around.