This 4-ingredient oven baked gummy dessert is one of those playful little sweets that feels like something dreamed up for a church basement Halloween table or a rainy afternoon with the grandkids. It takes a bag of gummy worms and turns them into a warm, sticky, spooky treat with hardly any fuss at all. If you enjoy easy desserts made from pantry staples and a bit of kitchen curiosity, this one brings together that old-fashioned “let’s see what happens” spirit with a bright, candy-shop kind of fun.
Serve this warm in small scoops or spoonfuls with vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped topping, or a handful of crushed vanilla wafers for a little crunch. For a Halloween spread, it fits right in alongside chocolate cupcakes, caramel popcorn, and mugs of cold milk or hot cocoa, especially when you want something a little goofy and memorable for the table.
4-Ingredient Oven Baked Gummy Dessert
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 (10 to 12 ounce) bag raw unwrapped gummy worms
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup mini marshmallows
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8-inch square oven-safe glass baking dish.
2. Spread the gummy worms evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. Pour the melted butter over the gummy worms, then sprinkle the brown sugar as evenly as you can across the top.
4. Scatter the mini marshmallows over the top.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, just until the marshmallows puff and the mixture turns melted and bubbly around the edges.
6. Let the dessert stand for 5 minutes before serving so it thickens slightly. Spoon warm portions into small bowls and serve.
Variations & Tips
For a crisp topping: Sprinkle a couple tablespoons of crushed vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs over the marshmallows before baking. That little bit of crumb gives the soft candy mixture some welcome contrast.
Watch the oven closely: Gummy candy and sugar can go from melted to overly dark in a hurry, so start checking at the 8-minute mark. You want everything softened and bubbly, not scorched.
Make it extra spooky: Try mixing in candy eyeballs or using Halloween-colored gummy worms for a party tray. Spoon it into clear cups so folks can see all those bright swirls and sticky layers.
Serve in small portions: This dessert is very sweet and rich, so a little goes a long way. Small bowls or ramekins make it feel special and keep the servings just right.
Try a campfire flavor: A tiny splash of vanilla extract in the melted butter can give the whole dish a toasted marshmallow sweetness that reminds you of s’mores.