Indulge in the sweet and crunchy goodness of American Dirt Cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. These cookies are perfect for a fun and tasty treat that will delight both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and quick preparation time, you can enjoy these cookies in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in crushed cookies and chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set but still slightly soft in the center.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious American Dirt Cookies with a glass of milk or on their own!
Interesting Facts
Adam's Dirt Cookies are inspired by the classic dessert 'Dirt Cake', but in a portable and easy-to-eat cookie form.
The name 'Dirt Cookies' comes from the appearance of the crushed cookies in the dough, resembling dirt or soil.
These cookies are a hit at kids' parties and make a fun and tasty treat for any occasion.