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Introducing my *NSYNC inspired cookie, the Dirty Pop. If you want it, here’s the recipe – no strings attached.
Dirty Pop *NSYNC Cookie Recipe
In case you missed it, *NSYNC posted a video compilation of fan reels to their song, “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” and INCLUDED A CLIP OF ME. So to celebrate this *moment* I have created an *NSYNC tribute cookie: the Dirty Pop *NSYNC Cookie. A boy band + pop tart mashup (it doesn’t get more 90’s than that), this cookie is a chocolate pop-tart crinkle cookie that is rolled in Oreo crumbs instead of powdered sugar. Then it is filled with hot fudge (like a pop tart!) and finished with a milk chocolate drizzle + some sprinkles. I’m just gonna hit you with the truth, this cookie is going to have your tastebuds feeling like they just got paid (on a) Friday night.
In all seriousness, these Dirty Pop pop tart cookies absolutely bring down the house. These *NSYNC cookies changed my world with just one bite and I’m trying hard to figure out just how I ever did without them. It’s like I wasn’t even living at all. So if you’re looking for a decadently rich cookie that will make you question if you’re losing control, the game is over. I’m sure you’ve heard these words before, and it might sound crazy – but every word I say is true, this I promise you: you’re going to be full on fan-girling over these cookies.
And yes, if you’re not a fan of puns, by the end of this post you may hate me, but it ain’t no lie – in all of my creations this delicious chocolate pop tart cookie is the one that surpasses them all. If you’re wondering who your favorite cooking blogger is, after making this recipe it’s gonna be me.
Ingredients in the Chocolate Pop Tart *NSYNC Cookie
- Salted butter, softened – I always use salted butter, but you can sub unsalted and just add an extra pinch of salt to the dough.
- Brown sugar – More brown sugar here will help the cookies be ultra chewy & soft.
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla – This really helps bring out the chocolatey flavor of the cookie.
- All purpose flour
- Dutch processed cocoa powder – You can use unsweetened cocoa powder, if you’d like.
- Cornstarch – This will help your cookies stay soft until winter comes, then summer. Aka, a long time.
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Chocolate fudge pop tarts – The STAR of the show here!
- Hot fudge sauce
- Chocolate Oreos, crushed to a powder
- Milk chocolate chips
- Confetti Sprinkles, if desired – Inspired by the big balloons in the music video, these pops of color are equally as fun and insane.
- Flakey sea salt, if desired – Think of this as the optional frosted tips on top. Essentially, it’s not really that optional.
Now that you’ve got everything you need, here we go now (yes, yes, yes here we go)!
How to Make Dirty Pop *NSYNC Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light in color and fluffy in texture. About 3 minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix in the eggs and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add the pop-tarts to the mixing bowl and allow the mixer to crush the pop-tarts into the cookie dough. Let it mix on medium speed until evenly incorporated.
- Portion out the dough into 1/3 cup portions, using a #12 cookie scoop.
- Once all of the cookies have been scooped, roll each one into a ball and then press your thumb into the center to create a large pocket.
- Repeat with all of the dough.
- Scoop 1/2 tbsp of hot fudge into the pocket of each cookie dough ball.
- Press the cookie dough closed over the hot fudge and roll back into a ball, then press down in the center slightly to make it the shape of a hockey puck. Repeat with all of the dough.
- Add the crushed Oreos to a bowl.
- Roll and press each portion of cookie dough into the crushed Oreos to cover the outside completely and then arrange on the cookie sheet. (Bake 6 per cookie sheet)
- Bake at 350° F for 13-15 minutes or until the cookies expand a bit and start to crack.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 15 minutes.
- Once they have cooled for 15 minutes, melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave. Melt in 30 second intervals, stirring at each 30 second mark until melted.
- Add the melted chocolate to a zip top bag, snip the corner the tiniest amount and drizzle the milk chocolate over the cookies.
- Immediately top with colorful sprinkles and flakey sea salt, if desired.
- Enjoy while listening to your favorite *NSYNC song.
How should I store my Dirty Pop *NSYNC Cookies?
Once cooled, store your cookies in an airtight container on the counter for 3-5 days! These cookies also freeze really well and can be stored in a resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months. I have a post all about how to freeze cookies if you need more guidance!
Can I make these cookies a little smaller?
You sure can, it may just be a little harder to stuff it with the chocolate fudge. If you opt for smaller cookies, decrease the baking time to 11-13 minutes and let it continue baking by allowing it to cool on the pan.
What’s your favorite *NSYNC song?
Ooooh, I am SO glad you asked. My favorite album is ‘No Strings Attached’ and I can party to “It’s Gonna Be Me” any day. But no, I am not a bandwagon fan, I CLEARLY have a slight obsession with all of their songs.
Other Gourmet Cookies
- Fat & Weird Dirty Worm Cookie
- Crave Rockstar Cookie Recipe
- Crumbl Copycat Frozen Hot Chocolate Cookie
Dirty Pop *NSYNC Cookie
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 6 chocolate fudge pop tarts
- 6 tbsp hot fudge sauce
- 12 chocolate oreos, crushed to a powder
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- confetti sprinkles, if desired
- flakey sea salt, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light in color and fluffy in texture. About 3 minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix in the eggs and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add the pop-tarts to the mixing bowl and allow the mixer to crush the pop-tarts into the cookie dough. Let it mix on medium speed until evenly incorporated.
- Portion out the dough into 1/3 cup portions, using a #12 cookie scoop.
- Once all of the cookies have been scooped, roll each one into a ball and then press your thumb into the center to create a large pocket.
- Repeat with all of the dough.
- Scoop 1/2 tbsp of hot fudge into the pocket of each cookie dough ball.
- Press the cookie dough closed over the hot fudge and roll back into a ball, then press down in the center slightly to make it she shape of a hockey puck. Repeat with all of the dough.
- Add the crushed Oreos to a bowl.
- Roll and press each portion of cookie dough into the crushed Oreos to cover the outside completely and then arrange on the cookie sheet. (bake 6 per cookie sheet)
- Bake at 350° F for 13-15 minutes or until the cookies expand a bit and start to crack.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 15 minutes.
- Once they have cooled for 15 minutes, melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave. (30 second intervals, stirring at each 30 second mark until melted)
- Add the melted chocolate to a zip top bag, snip the corner the tiniest amount and drizzle the milk chocolate over the cookies.
- Immediately top with colorful sprinkles and flakey sea salt.
- Enjoy while listening to your favorite *NSYNC songs.
Oh my word! Huge NSYNC fan and can’t wait to make these!!!
Thus is the best chocolate cookie. I made smaller ones to add to my Christmas cookie list and they didn’t disappoint!!
Thanks for a truly unique recipe!!!
Just made these and oh my word! Sooo good!!