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Dirt Cookies Recipe

Dirt Cookies

Rahat
Dirt Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich, fudgy flavors with a playful, crumbly texture. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert to whip up for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Haitian cuisine
Servings 22 cookies
Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 6 oreo cookies pulverized to fine crumbs
  • Gummy worms for decorating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugars together until creamy and well combined.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until completely combined.
  • Scoop cookie dough by 2 Tablespoon-sized scoops and roll between your palms to make a smooth ball. Place on baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” (5cm) apart and bake in 350F (175C) oven for 10-11 minutes.
  • Within one minute of removing cookies from the oven, gently flatten the surface of the cookie using a 1-cup measuring cup (this will give you a smooth surface for decorating the cookie). While cookies are cooling, prepare your frosting.
  • For the frosting Combine cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt, stir until combined.
  • With mixer on low speed, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
  • Add cocoa powder and stir until completely incorporated and frosting is uniform.
  • Assembly Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies (I like to use a piping bag fitted with an open tip to pipe the frosting then smooth it with an offset spatula).
  • Sprinkle cookie crumbs evenly over the frosting then gently nestle 1-2 gummy worms on top of the frosting. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 469IUCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dirt cookies, edible clay, food scarcity, traditional recipe
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