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Groundhog Grub

Groundhog Grub

Fun treat for Groundhog Day or anytime!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies, groundhog day, no bake
Author Bettina Zabel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 3 cups oatmeal
  • 20+ gummy worms

Instructions

  1. In a heavy saucepan bring to a boil ON MEDIUM HEAT sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk. Stir often. Let boil for 60-90 seconds. 

  2. Once boiled. take off heat and add peanut butter, vanilla, and oatmeal. Stir well.

  3. Drop mixture, by the spoonful, on wax paper and push in a gummy worm. Allow to cool.

Recipe Notes

It is important that the instructions are followed. The mixture needs to be brought to a boil for 60-90 seconds or it will not have the right consistency. 

I made this once for a coop party for several kids and there were several allergies. Many were gluten free, some were dairy intolerant but could handle butter, there was a peanut allergy, and many were dye free. I started by using dye-free, organic gummy worms (like Black Forest) and use these every time I make them for our family. However, for the allergies I used gluten-free oats, another nut butter, and coconut milk. The only things I haven't really substituted are the butter and sugar. Perhaps something like Monk Fruit in the Raw and coconut oil might work. If you do try these, let me know how they turn out!