These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are truly THE BEST EVER! They are inspired by my favorite “Dirtball Cookie” at a drink stop called Swig. They are so soft, chocolatey and taste so delicious!
When it comes to food, chocolate is my love language! I adore it in every aspect. Aside from chocolate, my other love language is Diet co*ke.
Here in Utah, the big thing is soda shops and Swig happens to be one of the most known chains. Their “Dirty” Diet co*kes are the best. “Dirty” implies they add a little coconut syrup and limes. Trust me, it is such a heavenly addition.
Also at Swig, they have the famous Swig Sugar Cookies. They are unbelievable. I did a Strawberry Lemonade version that seriously is one of the best flavor combos in cookies I have tried! Definitely give that one a try if you haven’t yet!
But believe it or not, I actually rarely get those famous sugar cookies when I go. Why? Well because in my honest opinion, they have one that is EVEN BETTER at Swig. It is called the “Dirtball” Cookie. It is a chocolate sugar cookie that literally tastes like you are biting into a fudgy brownie. They are to die for!
I decided to adapt that recipe and make a chocolate version! These taste pretty close to the Dirtballs, but still not an exact replica. Although, these are THE BESTHomemade Chocolate Sugar Cookies I have EVER had! The chocolate frosting paired with the chocolate cookies are just a a match made in cookie heaven. Definitely give these a try- you will be SO happy you did!
5.0 from 2 reviews
Best Ever Chocolate Sugar Cookies (Swig Dirtball Cookie Copy Cat)
These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are truly THE BEST EVER! They are inspired by my favorite "Dirtball Cookie" at a drink stop called Swig. They are so soft, chocolatey and taste so delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1½ cups sugar, divided
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa
- 5 cups flour
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, 1 cup of sugar and the powdered sugar. Add vegetable oil and eggs and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tarter, salt, cocoa and flour and stir to mix..
- Add to wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
- On a large plate, spread ¼ c of sugar. Find a smooth bottomed glass and press it into the sugar to coat the bottom of the glass in sugar. Then press the sugar-coated-glass into the cookie dough balls and lightly press down until your dough begins to flatten and the edges around the glass begin to split.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes. Cool cookies on a cooling rack and then put them in the fridge until you are ready to frost them.
Chocolate Frosting
- Combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa and heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Vintage Revivals
Enjoy!
Leave a Comment
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karen
I have never heard of putting cornstarch in cookies before why do you ?
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Karen yuska
With the Swig cookies it seems to be a big deal to frost cold cookies with room temperature frosting. I'd like to make all 3 of your versions but frost and then freeze. Are they going to lose something special if I do this? We don't have any Swig'so near us so I've never had one of their cookies. Clearly, I am missing out. Thanks!
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Caroline
These did not turn out good at all. The cookies weren't sweet, and the frosting is way too buttery. Why does it call for 1 and 1/2 cups sugar if only 1 cup is actually used in the cookies and 1/4 cup is used to dip the glass in??? Not using this recipe again.
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A
Im putting heavy cream on my grocery list just so I can try these. Never had the dirtballs but these sound delicious and easy. Just curious, for the frosting..why do you mix everythen, then add the vanilla? Does it make a difference? Thank you ☺
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Carma
I made these today - they were cute and looked perfect! They were just - dare I say it - not quite sweet enough? I am one who can take more sugar than most though!! I think there is 1/4 cup sugar missing from the written recipe. It calls for 1 1/2 cups divided - but then only uses one cup for the dough and 1/4 for dipping the glass. Maybe the extra 1/4 would have made the difference. Still a cute cookie and I will try again!! Thanks for creating it! I've had Swig cookies but never the chocolate version! It was fun to try something new!! Thanks again!!
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Nadell Wilson
5
This is a delicious recipe. Since I am a pecan addict I added chopped pecans. A little tip: spray the bottom of the glass with Pam before dipping in the sugar. The sugar will not adhere to the glass if you don't.
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lizzy jones
5
Great recipe! Almost like a chocolate shortbread cookie...and I think the less sweet cookie is better with the frosting...might be too sweet otherwise. I also reduced the cream in the frosting and used a 1-inch cookie scoop instead of rolling the dough. Thank you!
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Kim
I added another egg and a little more oil. My new favorite cookie!
