Moose Farts. A super easy to prepare, no-bake cookie treat that kids will love and maybe giggle a little at the name too.
Originally published Dec 2017.
Recently, a follower of the RockRecipes Facebook Page messaged me and asked if I had a recipe for Moose Farts! My first reaction was, of course… whaaaaat!!?
Then, suddenly I thought, wait, where have I heard that before. The nagging familiarness finally gave way to a memory of a trip to Gander for an event my daughter was participating in a couple of years ago.
On that weekend in Gander we ate at Rosie’s Diner and Bakery twice. Once for lunch and back again for breakfast the next morning. The diner food we had there was top notch.From the classic club house sandwich and fries I had for lunch, to the toutons and eggs the next morning. Rosie’s is definitely worth the few minutes off the TCH if you are driving through Gander.
The fabled Moose Farts.
As you enter Rosie’s, there is a small display from their in house bakery with fresh bread, cakes and cookies. I suddenly remembered looking at one of the display cases with Spouse and there was a handwritten sign in front of one of the piles of cookie trays.
It announced in bold letters “MOOSE FARTS”. So these were a thing after all.
I then made a few discreet enquiries with friends in Central, and found fewer degrees of separation than six. With this info I was able to procure a recipe that I was assured was a near facsimile of Rosie’s famous Moose Farts, if not the genuine article itself.
Having never tried Rosie’s Moose Farts, I can make no such declaration. Perhaps someone from Gander who knows them well, will have to try the recipe and give us a definitive opinion.
This no-bake cookie confection could not be easier to make, and would be an ideal snow day project if you have small kids about. I immediately sent the recipe to my nephews Nate & Luke in Edmonton, who are still in Primary School.
I know they will be thrilled to tell everyone at school they made “Moose Farts”. LOL! I can just see their grins now.
Need more cookie recipes?
These are also a great addition to my collection to our growing collection of Freezer Friendly No- Bake Cookie Treats. I’ll bet there are at least a few other’s you’ll want to try there too.
2018 Update. We have a new version of this recipe that’s ideal for kids birthday parties Unicorn Farts!
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Moose Farts
Moose Farts - A super easy to prepare, no-bake cookie treat that kids will love and maybe giggle a little at the name too.
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 300 ml Canada, 14 oz US
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups dried coconut, fine or medium cut
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- Additional graham crumbs for rolling the cookie balls.
Instructions
- Melt the butter and and combine it with the sweetened condensed milk & vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add the graham crumbs, coconut and chocolate chips. Mix to combine well.
- Refrigerate for an hour or so before rolling the mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls. You want to make these on the smallish side as they are quite rich.
- Roll the balls in additional graham crumbs and once again chill until firm.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container to store.
Notes
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.
Nutrition Information
Yield
40Serving Size
cookie ballAmount Per Serving Calories 118Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 8mgSodium 54mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 2g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.
Shelley Casmey
Wednesday 9th of October 2024
😱
Deb
Thursday 15th of August 2024
Mine didn't stay in round balls, they spread out. What can I do to get tham to stay in a ball shape?
Barry C. Parsons
Thursday 15th of August 2024
I've never heard that comment before. I'd just add more crumbs until they hold shape. Double check your measurements next time too.
jocelyn
Tuesday 9th of July 2024
how can i make these lactose free?
Barry C. Parsons
Thursday 15th of August 2024
I guess you'd have to find lactose free, sweetened milk....does it exist?
Wendylee
Wednesday 12th of June 2024
They are awesome. Thank you.
Rhoda
Thursday 28th of March 2024
I will make these with mini choc chips, make small round balls and call them bunny farts for Easter.