Brownie Dirt Cake Cookies

Dirt cake cookies are a twist to a classic dirt cake. Fudge brownie cookie topped with hot fudge, cookie crumbles and the iconic gummy worm. These gummy worm cookies are always a hit! So don’t wait and try these easy dirt cookies today.

We used boxed brownie mix that gets doctored up to form these chewy, chocolate flavored cookies. The base to these dirt cookies.

Also try out our mint Oreo browniescheesecake chocolate chip bars or our Fruity Pebbles cookies.

These Dirt Cake Cookies Are..

• Made with boxed brownie mix
• Easy to make
• Great for parties or entertaining
• Kid friendly dessert

Ingredients Needed

Brownie Mix – Reach for a plain brownie mix, any brand works. We recommend no nuts or other mix in ingredients as it will affect the brownie cookie.

Flour, Egg, – Yoi will mix in these ingredients to the brownie batter.

Hot Fudge – So we used jarred hot fudge. But you are more than welcome to swap with a chocolate frosting if you prefer.

Crumble Topping – You can take Oreo cookies and crumble up or use a brownie cookie to crumble and do the same.

Gummy worm – A gummy worm cookie sounds strange to some but it is so cute on the cookies. It makes the cookies look like dirt and a worm moving around.

Modifications To Recipe

• Use any chocolate cookie recipe in replace of brownie cookie.
• Instead of hot fudge you can use whipped cream, chocolate frosting, etc.
• Add more than one gummy worm if you want, thru are so fun!
• You can take a cookie and crumble it up, or reach for crushed Oreo cookies for a more traditional Oreo cookie dirt cake.

How to Make

Full directions on how to make these brownie dirt cake cookies are in the printable recipe card below. This is a visual walk through.

Step One: Start by making your brownie cookie batter. Add ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.

Step Two: Use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake as directed.

Step Three: As the cookies have cooled, top with a scoop of hot fudge, and crumble cookies on top. Add a gummy worm and you have a dirt cookie!

Storing Cookies

These are a Crumbl dirt cake cookies inspired, but of course with a brownie twist. Since this is a hot fudge topped cookie you can store at room temperature. Now, if you use a cream cheese or buttercream chocolate frosting, then you will want to refrigerate the cookies.

Tips For Success

• We used a 3 tablespoon scoop, but you can use smaller cookie scoop if you need. If you do a smaller cookie just make sure that you don’t cook them as long.
• The cookies need to fully cool, or the hot fudge will melt down all over the cookies.
• To crush cookies you can crumble in hand or place in a bag with rolling pin to crush. Then crumble on top of the hot fudge.

Practical notes

What is dirt cake?

Dirt cake is a classic pudding dessert that is topped with crumbled Oreo cookies to mimic dirt. Then it is topped with gummy worms to look like they are coming out of the dirt. A fun and easy kid friendly dessert.

Can we double this recipe?

Go right ahead and double this brownie cookie recipe if you would like. Just batch cook the cookies, and then once cooled decorate.

Do we have to make brownie cookies?

You can make any chocolate cookie recipe. From a chocolate sugar cookie, to just a fudge cookie. You do not have to make a brownie cookie for this recipe.

More Chocolate Desserts

• Cookie Monster Cheesecake Bars
• Coconut Brownies
• Crumbl Turtle Cookies
• Chocolate Hummus

Ingredients

Makes 12 -14 cookies

• 1 box of brownies, 18 ounces
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour, scooped and leveled
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup hot fudge sauce
• 12-14 gummy worms
• 5 Oreo cookies for crumbles, or use 1 brownie cookie to crumble up

Equipment

• Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer, White
• Cookie Sheet
• 3 tablespoon cookie scoop

Method

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a bowl you will add your brownie mix, flour, eggs, oil, and mix well to combine. Once the brownie mix is formed, grab your cookie scoop.
3. We used a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop to make larger cookies. Spoon the brownie batter cookie dough on pan, leaving a few inches between each cookie.
4. Bake 12-15 minutes or until the brownie cookies are fully cooked. Allow the cookies to fully cool.
5. Then add around a tablespoon of hot fudge on top of each brownie cookie, and then top with a crumbled cookie. You can crumble up one of the cookies or crush up Oreo cookies.
6. Top the cookie with a gummy worm. Then you have dirt cake cookies that are so easy, and fun.

Kitchen notes

Cookies –

You can use any chocolate cookie recipe, or stick with the brownie cookies. It is up to you. Hot Fudge – we used hot fudge but if you want you can easily swap with a chocolate frosting to change things up. Storing – Store your dirt cookies in an airtight container on the counter for 3-5 days. Or freeze your cookies for 2-3 months.