Name: Worms in the Dirt Dessert Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Halloween
Ingredients: 1 cup Wilton Orange Candy Melts; 24 Sour Mini Neon Gummi Worms; 4 Oreo Cookies (with the filling removed)

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Worms in the Dirt Dessert candies bring a fun, spooky twist to classic treats with bright gummy worms and rich chocolate cookie crumbs.

These easy-to-make candies combine creamy orange candy melts with crunchy Oreo crumbs for a deliciously creepy effect.

To give this candy a Springtime look, just pick different colored candy melts!

Perfect for Halloween parties or Springtime playful desserts, this recipe delivers a sweet surprise in every bite!

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What is Dirt and Worms Dessert

Dirt and Worms dessert is a fun, kid-friendly treat ofte made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms.

The pudding resembles “mud,” while the crushed Oreos look like “dirt,” and the gummy worms add a playful touch.

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It’s often served in cups or a baking dish and can be topped with whipped cream or other candies.

We’re putting a twist on this classic dessert and turning it into a hand-held candy!

Ingredients for Worms in the Dirt Dessert

To make these fun worms in the dirt dessert candies, you’ll need the following ingredients as well as the candy mold.

Tools

Peanut Butter Cups Candy Mold
Candy Melt Pot or a Double Boiler

Ingredients

1 cup Wilton Orange Candy Melts
22 Sour Mini Neon Gummi Worms
4 Oreo Cookies (with the filling removed)

How to Make Worms in the Dirt Dessert – Candy Edition

To make these fun worms in the dirt dessert candies, you’ll first need to melt the candy.

worms in the dirt dessert candies - in process

Use a Candy Melt Pot or a Double Boiler to melt the candy melts. If you don’t have one, microwave the candy melts at 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, then repeat. Continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth. Avoid overheating.

Place one sour mini gummy worm in each candy mold cavity. Slowly pour melted orange candy over the worms, filling each cavity to the top. Gently tap the mold on the countertop to remove air bubbles, but leave some worms exposed for a rugged look.

Freeze for 20 minutes, then tap the mold on the counter to release the candies.

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Remove the cream filling from Oreo cookies and crush them into fine crumbs using a spoon or rolling pin.

Spoon a small amount of melted candy onto each candy, press a sour mini neon gummy worm on top, and sprinkle with crushed Oreos.

Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 20 minutes before serving.

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