If you’re a fan of Crumbl’s decadent Dark Dream Cookies, you’re in for a treat! This copycat recipe lets you recreate these rich, chocolatey delights right in your own kitchen. With a fudgy center, chocolate chips galore, and a velvety cocoa flavor, these cookies are the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix just until everything is combined.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Reserve about ⅓ cup of the chocolate chips for topping. Fold the remaining chocolate chips into the dough gently.
Portion the Dough: Scoop out 8 equally-sized balls of cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Flatten each cookie to about 1 inch in thickness.
Add Toppings: Press the reserved chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookie dough balls for extra chocolaty goodness.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. The cookies may look slightly underbaked—this ensures they stay soft and fudgy in the center.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success

Don’t Overbake: The cookies will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet, so avoid leaving them in the oven too long.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure the butter and egg are at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
Dutch-Processed Cocoa: Using Dutch-processed cocoa powder enhances the deep chocolate flavor and gives the cookies their signature dark color.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

These Copycat Crumbl Dark Dream Cookies are a dream come true for chocolate enthusiasts. With a perfect balance of fudgy texture and bursts of melted chocolate chips in every bite, they’re bound to become a household favorite. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk, or save some for later—if they last that long!