Ingredients
Method
- Use a food processor to pulse the Oreos into small and medium-sized pieces. Then, continue blending to create fine Oreo crumbs. Set them aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter (cooled), brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs. Continue mixing on medium speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the Oreo pieces and Oreo crumbs. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Let the cookie dough rest in the bowl for 10 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use a large cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing 6 cookie dough balls per sheet.
- Bake one sheet of cookies at a time for 12–14 minutes. The cookies should look slightly soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the hot pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- For the frosting, beat the room temperature butter on high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the butter, and mix on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Beat the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Use a small cookie scoop to place frosting onto each cookie. Spread the frosting using an offset spatula to cover the top of each cookie.
- Sprinkle additional Oreo crumbs over the frosted cookies and place a gummy worm on top for decoration.
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Notes
These dirt cake cookies are perfect for a fun and indulgent treat. The combo of chocolate, Oreos, and gummy worms is sure to impress both kids and adults alike!