# DIY Taco Cookies Erica's Sweet Tooth Turns Tacos into Dessert By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cookies References: [ericasweettooth](http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2014/05/oreo-taco-cookies.html) & [ericasweettooth](http://www.ericasweettooth.com) While [tacos in their original form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos) are quite tasty, adjusting them to make [taco cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacotarian-x-klimon) is also up their on the deliciousness level. Instead of using ingredients such as lettuce and salsa, Erica's Sweet Tooth changes things up by using items suitable for those with a craving for candy. Every savoury item is replaced by a sweet in the recipe. For taco shells, halved Oreo cookies are used (the Vanilla kind, but this can be changed if needed). The lettuce is now pieces of shaved coconut, the meat substitute becomes Oreo truffles, and hot tamales and Starbursts replace the cheese and tomatoes. All of these items are placed in between two halved Oreo cookies, and served on a plate for guests to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Dessert Tacos:** Opportunity to create new and unique dessert options by reimagining traditional savory dishes as sweet treats. - **Creative Ingredient Substitutions:** Potential for innovation by replacing traditional ingredients with unexpected alternatives to create surprising and delicious flavors. - **Interactive and Fun Food Presentation:** Disruptive opportunity to engage guests with visually appealing and interactive food presentations that enhance the dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for food companies and restaurants to develop and market innovative dessert taco options to cater to customers' desire for unique, indulgent treats. - **Cooking and Baking Supplies:** Opportunity for baking supply companies to create specialized products for making dessert tacos, such as unique cookie molds and creative ingredient kits. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Disruptive potential for event planning and catering companies to offer dessert taco stations as a unique and memorable food experience for parties and special events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sin-taco.md) - [Taco-Style Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-oreo-cookie-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Cinnamon-Dusted Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-1.md) - [Limited-Edition Dessert Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-taco-shell.md) - [Iced Dessert Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-ice-cream-taco.md) - [Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesotacos.md) - [Artisanal Ice Cream Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-x-taco-bell.md) - [Collaboration Cracker Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ortega-cheezit-taco-shells.md) - [Frozen Halloween-Themed Taco Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-batter-ice-cream-taco.md)