Description
Creepy Crawly Dirt Cookies are a delightful and spooky treat that combines soft chocolate cookies with gummy worms and cookie crumbs that resemble dirt, perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1 cup gummy worms
- Optional: Additional chocolate cookie crumbs for topping
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. Combine with the wet ingredients.
- Shape the dough into round mounds about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
- After cooling, sprinkle additional chocolate cookie crumbs on top of each cookie.
- Insert gummy worms into the cookies, allowing some to hang over the edges.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Customize toppings with other candies or edible decorations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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, spooky treats, chocolate cookies