White Chocolate and Wax Worm Cookies

White Chocolate and Wax Worm Cookies
45 min.
36
138kcal

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Are you ready to take your dessert game to an adventurous new level? Introducing the whimsical and utterly delightful White Chocolate and Wax Worm Cookies! This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also invites you to explore the fascinating world of edible insects. Perfectly crafted for those curious food adventurers, these cookies blend the richness of white chocolate with the unexpected crunch of wax worms, creating a unique flavor and texture profile that is sure to surprise and delight.

Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie refreshed with creamy white chocolate morsels, only to discover an extra layer of texture from the wax worms nestled within. They add a nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the cookies, making every bite an exhilarating experience! And don't worry—these delightful critters are a sustainable protein source, making your indulgence not just tasty but also eco-friendly.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 36 cookies that are perfect for parties, adventurous gatherings, or simply for treating yourself to something extraordinary. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and prepare to impress your friends with a delectable dessert that dares to be different. These White Chocolate and Wax Worm Cookies are the ultimate conversation starter, and your guests will be discussing them long after the last crumb is gone!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • large eggs 
  • 1.7 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup turtle beans frozen thawed ( 375)
  • cups chocolate chips white

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown and granulated sugars, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Stir the egg into the butter mixture, then gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the white chocolate chunks and half of the wax worms, reserving the rest for garnishing the cookies.
  4. Drop the batter by rounded teaspoonful onto nonstick baking sheets.
  5. Gently press 2 or 3 of the remaining wax worms into the top of each cookie.
  6. Bake until the edges of each cookie are lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Reprinted with permission from The Eat-A-Bug Cookbook, Revised by David George Gordon. Copyright © David George Gordon, 2013; photographs copyright © 2013 by Chugrad McAndrews. Published by Ten Speed Press, 2013.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein4.32%
Fat46.74%
Carbs48.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.59
Glycemic Load
8.71
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9408695516379%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:137.54kcal
6.88%
Fat:7.25g
11.15%
Saturated Fat:4.42g
27.65%
Carbohydrates:17.08g
5.69%
Net Carbohydrates:16.83g
6.12%
Sugar:12.23g
13.59%
Cholesterol:17.43mg
5.81%
Sodium:99.44mg
4.32%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:1.51g
3.02%
Folate:17.06µg
4.26%
Selenium:2.95µg
4.22%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.84%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.5%
Calcium:33.65mg
3.37%
Phosphorus:31.62mg
3.16%
Vitamin A:128.68IU
2.57%
Iron:0.41mg
2.31%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.2%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.12%
Potassium:54.47mg
1.56%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.49%
Vitamin C:1.09mg
1.32%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.27%
Vitamin K:1.26µg
1.2%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.19%
Magnesium:4.51mg
1.13%
Copper:0.02mg
1.06%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious