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Jelly Worms with Oreo Dirt

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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 100
Author: CakesCottage

Ingredients

  • 1 package 6 ounces raspberry or grape flavor gelatin
  • 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream to make the worms cloudy
  • 12 to 15 drops green food coloring
  • 100 straws with bendable necks important! (or enough to fill your container)
  • Tall container 1 quart or 1 liter carton of milk
  • 1 package about 15 ounces Oreo Cookies

Instructions

  • Combine gelatins in bowl and add boiling water.
  • Let it cool to lukewarm about 20 minutes and then add the whipping cream and 15 drops green food coloring.
  • Meanwhile, gently pull straws to extend to full length.
  • Stand the straws upright in a large container - making sure the end is firmly pressed against the bottom of the container. Wrap the ends of the straws tightly in cling film.
  • Gently pour the jelly into the straw until it reaches the top. Leave in the fridge to set.
  • There are multiple ways you can remove the worms from the straws.
  • You can roll a rolling pin over the straws or use your fingers and squeeze them out.
  • Cover and chill until ready to use, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • Worms will hold at room temperature up to 2 hours.
  • Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor (or, place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin).
  • Arrange jelly worms in a bowl with oreo crumbs and serve.