Chocolate Cookie Crumble Topping (Printable)

Crunchy chocolate cookie crumble made with butter, ideal for desserts like ice cream and pies.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 10 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Optional Add-ins

03 - 1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped toasted nuts (e.g., hazelnuts or walnuts)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for a salted finish)

# Directions:

01 - Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Alternatively, seal cookies in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until desired texture is achieved.
02 - Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl. Pour melted butter over crumbs and mix thoroughly until evenly coated and mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Stir in any desired add-ins such as chopped dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or sea salt to enhance flavor and texture.
04 - Sprinkle generously over ice cream, yogurt, pies, or puddings. Store leftover crumble in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • Turns ordinary store bought desserts into something special
  • Keeps for days so you can sprinkle it on everything
02 -
  • A food processor gives you the most uniform crumbs but a rolling pin works perfectly fine
  • Do not over process or you will end up with chocolate dust instead of crunchy crumbs
  • The crumble should feel like damp sand when the butter is properly mixed in
03 -
  • Let the butter cool slightly before mixing so it does not melt the chocolate cream filling too much
  • If your cookies are stale this is actually the perfect way to use them up

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