Chocolate cookies topped with dark chocolate, Oreo crumbs and gummy worms
Recess. Most kids can’t wait to go run and play. Swing on the monkey bars. Play tag.
But not me. Every day I couldn’t wait to go see my ants. &, yes, you read that right – ants.
I had names for all of them (’cause I recognized them, duh 😉 ) & I loved to watch them. I would let them crawl on sticks and then study them.
Although I didn’t turn in to an entomologist, I still have a love for nature and protecting our environment. So, in honor of Earth Day, I wanted to create a fun treat.
These cookies are based off another fond childhood memory, dirt cake (even though I may have only had it once.) I love gummy treats and chocolate equally, so I adored these cookies.
& below are some of my favorite easy tips for helping our environment a little bit:
– Buy in bulk.
– Use cloth napkins & dish towels.
– Recycle.
– Compost.
– Use a reusable water bottle.
What are your favorite green tips?
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup lite coconut milk, or favorite nondairy milk
- 1/2 cup oreo crumbs, plus more for topping
- 96 dark chocolate chips, for topping
- 48 gummy worms, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In measuring cup or medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to combine sugar, brown sugar, canola oil and vanilla extract. Stir in coconut milk.
- Add dry ingredients to liquid and mix well. Fold in oreo crumbs.
- Divide dough into 24 equal balls. Roll into balls, flatten with palm of hand.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Immediately top with about 4 dark chocolate chips. Leave on baking sheet 5 minutes. Then use a knife to spread dark chocolate. Top with oreo crumbs and gummy worms. Then transfer to wire racks to complete cooling.
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These cookies look adorable, Megan! They around me of dirt cups that I used to eat as a kid. So fun for a Monday!
Thanks Gayle! Those dirt cups were awesome 🙂
Oh my gosh, this post just gave me great memories of when my daughter was little -she loved things like this! What fun!
Thanks Kate! Glad I could bring back fond memories 🙂
These look so fun Megan! And so delicious! Perfect for birthday parties for kids!
You’re right, Mary Ann! Thank you 🙂
Oh I use to LOVE dirt in a cup when I was little!! So you can bet I’m loving these cookies! SO fun and delicious to boot! Cheers, girlie!
Thanks Cheyanne!
I’ve made dirt mousse pots before, but never dirt cookies. SO cute! And good tips, too. I try to do what I can, but I still feel very wasteful. Gotta work on that.
I’ve never made traditional dirt mousse. Must make soon!
These are so fun, nice work! I still enjoi oreo dirt icecream
Ice cream?! That sounds phenomenal 🙂
Dirt cookies?? Yes, please! And can I have extra gummy worms and extra cookies please? Thanks Megan!! You really do make the most fun, and the cutest baked goods. Happy Earth Day, dear. And here’s to many more years of counting ants and celebrating everything this beautiful world has to offer. 🙂
Aww – you’re so sweet, Demeter! Thank you!
These are so fun and look so delicious! I would gladly eat these ‘dirt’ cookies and the candy right along with it; I’ll never outgrown worm candy, peach slices or sour candy, lol 🙂 So cute!
Oh, me either! Thanks Dawn!
Wow, these bring me back! In elementary school we used to bring treats on birthdays, and everyone freaked out when someone brought worms and dirt for the class. These are so fun! I love it.
Thanks Amanda!
Oh these are giving me such feelings of nostalgia!! My mom ALWAYS made dirt for birthdays, etc. I can still like see the little pot with the pudding and gummy worms and whatever she used to decorate the top!
And these cookies! Just too darn fun!
That sounds like the perfect birthday treat! Thanks Ashley 🙂
Perfect summer cookie! They’re so cute 🙂 I’m OK with ants as long as they aren’t in my house!
ha ha! I agree, Liz! Thanks 🙂
These are such a cute idea! and I loooooove gummy worms, but never thought of putting them on cookies. Love it! 🙂
They are so fun and delicious! Thanks Serena!
These are every kids’ dream cookie! How fun!!!
Thanks Kathy 🙂
HA! I love that about you, Megan! I, too, always came in from recess with dirt on my pants, likely under my fingernails as well, and sometimes some welts from dodgeball. What do you know– I became a college athlete who majored in biology 🙂 these cookies are so adorable! What a great way to celebrate Earth Day!
Glad we’re dirt buddies, Lynn 😉 Thanks!