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Dirt and Worms Brownie Bites

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These bite-sized dirt brownies are easy to make using brownie mix, chocolate pudding, cookie crumbs, and gummy worms. A fun twist on traditional dirt cups, these bite-sized spooky treats use a mini brownie instead of a plastic cup!

Brownie Bites with edible dirt and gummy worms.

I love making fun Halloween treats and these little dirt and worm brownies are my new favorite creation.

Whether you are looking for a creepy treat to make the kids for Halloween, or you are just looking for a fun after school snack idea, these easy brownie dirt pudding bites are just the thing. The kids are certain to get a kick out of them!

Overhead shot of dirt cup brownie bites with colorful gummy worms and cookie crumbs around them.

These bite-sized treats are also perfect for serving at school to classmates, as it is easy to make a whole tray of them.

Dirt Brownies Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Chocolate sandwich cookies, gummy worms, vegetable oil, chocolate pudding, brownie mix, and egg.
  • Brownie Mix
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Egg
  • Chocolate Pudding
  • Chocolate Creme Cookies – or Oreo cookies
  • Gummy Worms

Supplies

  • Mini Muffin Pan
  • Toothpicks
  • Shot Glass

How to Make Dirt Brownie Bites

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below. 

Step 1: Grease the mini muffin pan and set aside. Prepare brownie mix by following the directions on the bag.

brownie mix in mini muffin pan.

Step 2: Remove the pan from the oven once a toothpick inserted in the center of a brownie comes out clean. While the brownies are still in the pan and hot, use a shot glass or something of a similar shape to make an impression in the center of the brownie bite.

Baked brownie bites with round circle pressed into them while still in pan.

Step 3: Pop each brownie bite carefully out of the pan. Allow brownie bites to cool completely.

Step 4: Fill the top of each brownie bite with chocolate pudding.

Brownie bites filled with chocolate pudding on tray.

Step 5: Crush cookies using a food processor or by place them into a freezer bag and crushing them with a rolling pin (or your hands) until you get fine crumbs (some chunks are okay).

Chocolate cookies in baggie being crushed with rolling pin.

Step 6: Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top of the pudding.

Brownie bites topped with chocolate cookie crumbs.

Step 7: Add a couple of gummy worms on top of the brownie bites and enjoy!

Worms placed on top of brownie bites.

Storage

Due to the pudding, your leftover Halloween brownie bites need to be refrigerated. Place in an airtight container and refrigerator for up to 2 days.

However, these treats are best when served immediately, as the brownie and cookie crumbs will begin to get mushy and they sit with the pudding. Also, refrigerating will cause the gummy worms to become hard.

Make Ahead

If you want to make them ahead of time for an event I recommend making only the brownie cups and storing those in an airtight container at room temperate for day or two. Then add the pudding, crumbs, and worms when ready to serve.

Chocolate dirt and worms brownies on white wooden table.

If you are looking for more creepy Halloween desserts check out our Bloody Cupcakes, Mummy Rice Krispie Treats, Bloodshot Monster Eyeball Doughnuts, and Spiderweb Cupcakes.

Brownie Bites with edible dirt and gummy worms.

Dirt and Worm Brownie Bites

These fun bite-sized dirt cups are easy to make using brownie mix, chocolate pudding, chocolate cookies, and gummy worms!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Jaclyn Shimmel
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Ingredients

  • 10.25 ounce brownie mix
  • 1 large egg, or as called for on the mix
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil, or as called for on the mix
  • 2 Tablespoons water, or as called for on the mix
  • 2 chocolate pudding cups
  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 24 gummy worms

Instructions

  • Grease a mini muffin pan or line it with paper liners. Prepare brownie mix as directed on the package, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
  • Cook brownie bites per directions on the back of the package. They will take less time than indicated (because they are so small) so check them after 18 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven once an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the brownies are still in the pan and hot, use a shot glass or something of a similar shape to make an impression in the brownie bite. Allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes
  • Carefully remove the brownie bites from the pan and place them on a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
  • Fill the top of each brownie bite with chocolate pudding.
  • Place cookies into a baggie and crush them until they are fine. Some chunks are okay. Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top of the pudding.
  • Add a couple of gummy worms on top of the brownie bites and enjoy!

Notes

Best if served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 10/04/2017
Filed Under: Candy, Dessert, Halloween, Recipes Tagged With: Kid Friendly

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Comments

  1. jenny says

    10/04/2017 at 4:14 pm

    OMG this is genius!! We make dirt cups with plastic cups but I love this idea! I am going to have to try these for my kids they woudl devour them!

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  2. Mireille | The Tortilla Channel says

    10/07/2017 at 3:53 pm

    These look fun and delicious! What a nice little bite with some tea. Great recipe!!

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