Description
Creepy Crawly Dirt Cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any gathering, featuring a rich chocolate dough topped with cookie crumbs and gummy worms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (for topping)
- Gummy worms (for decoration)
- Optional: melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the cookie dough by creaming together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop out portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet, flattening the tops slightly.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
- Once cool, sprinkle the tops with chocolate cookie crumbs and decorate with gummy worms.
- Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Customize cookie shapes with cookie cutters for a fun twist.
- Consider alternative ingredients for different flavors, such as almond flour or flavored extracts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creepy Crawly Dirt Cookies, Halloween cookies, chocolate cookies, fun baking, spooky treats