Dirt Cake Cookies with Gummy Worms – Crumbl Copycat
These dirt cake cookies are rich, chocolatey, and irresistibly soft, just like the Crumbl version — but you can make them at home in less than 30 minutes! Each bite blends fudgy cocoa flavor with creamy frosting, Oreo cookie crumbs, and a playful gummy worm on top. Perfect for birthdays, Halloween parties, or anytime your family wants a nostalgic, no-fuss dessert that feels fun and indulgent.
- Why You Will Want To Make The Best Crumbl Copycat Dirt Cake Cookies
- Ingredients For The Cookies
- Ingredients For The Frosting & Decorations
- How to Make It
- Test Substitutions
- Variations
- Equipment for Dirt Cake Cookies
- How to Store
- Do You Love Crumbl Cookie Recipes?
- Crumbl Copycat Dirt Cake Cookies with Gummy Worms
Pair them with a glass of cold milk or add them to a dessert board next to Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats and Pink Confetti Cake Cookies (Crumbl Copycat). For more Crumbl cookie inspiration, try other Crumbl Cookies from my collection.
Why You Will Want To Make The Best Crumbl Copycat Dirt Cake Cookies
- Rich, bakery-style chocolate flavor: Soft, chewy, and loaded with dark cocoa that are just like Crumbl’s famous version.
- Family-friendly and fun: Perfect for baking with kids or serving at birthday parties, bake sales, and family gatherings.
- Simple ingredients, easy steps: No special tools or hard-to-find ingredients… just pantry staples that create stunning results.
- Customizable for any occasion: Switch up the toppings for holidays, themed parties, or seasonal fun.
- Perfect make-ahead dessert: Store or freeze the cookies for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat anytime.
Ingredients For The Cookies
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Dark cocoa powder
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Flour
Ingredients For The Frosting & Decorations
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Dark cocoa powder
- Vanilla
- Chocolate chips
- Heavy whipping cream
- Oreos (filling removed and crushed)
- Gummy worms
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make It
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix: In a stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla; mix well. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until fully combined.
Bake: Scoop dough with a large ice cream scoop and place on prepared sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the centers are set. Let cool completely before decorating.
Tip: Don’t overbake! The centers should stay soft for that Crumbl-style chewy bite. Once cool, frost generously — it makes the texture perfect.
Frosting: Beat softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream until melted; stir smooth and let cool. Combine ganache with frosting and whip until fluffy.
Assemble: Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies, sprinkle with crushed Oreos, and top each with a gummy worm.
Hint: Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. Warm cookies will melt the ganache.
Test Substitutions
- Butter: Use margarine for dairy-free.
- Flour: Substitute 1:1 gluten-free baking flour for a gluten-free version.
- Gummy worms: Skip or replace with chocolate shavings for a more elegant dessert.
Variations
- Go spooky: Use candy eyeballs or gummy bugs for Halloween-themed cookies that kids will love.
- Birthday party magic: Swap the worms for colorful sprinkles or mini candy toppers to match your celebration.
- Deluxe: Drizzle extra ganache on top and sprinkle mini M&Ms for party fun.
Equipment for Dirt Cake Cookies
Stand mixer — creams butter and sugar evenly.
Ice cream scoop — ensures equal cookie size.
Baking sheet (metal) — gives crisp edges; if using stoneware, extend baking time by 1–2 minutes.
How to Store
Store dirt cake cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
They can also be frozen (without frosting) for up to 2 months. Thaw before decorating.
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Do You Love Crumbl Cookie Recipes?
- Red Velvet Crumbl Cookies
- German Chocolate Cake Crumbl Cookies
- Caramel Pumpkin Crumbl Cookie Copycat
- Crumbl Copycat Buckeye Brownie Cookies
Crumbl Copycat Dirt Cake Cookies with Gummy Worms
Equipment
- Baking sheet metal
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 oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add egg, vanilla, and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Scoop large cookies onto sheets and bake 10–12 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Beat butter, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth. Melt chocolate chips with cream, cool, and mix into frosting.
- Frost cooled cookies, sprinkle with crushed Oreos, and finish with a gummy worm.
