Easy Halloween Dirt Cups
These Halloween dirt cups layer creamy chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos and gummy worms for a dessert that’s as playful as it is easy. A little Cool Whip lightens the pudding, while the cookie crumbs add crunch and create the chocolate “dirt” on top. Three gummy worms peek out of each cup for a simple spooky finish.
Equipment
- Four clear dessert cups
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- Food processor, or zip-top bag and rolling pin
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 3.9 oz package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk or the amount specified on the pudding package
- ½ cup Cool Whip thawed
- 15 Oreo cookies crushed into crumbs (about 1½ cups)
- 12 gummy worms
Instructions
- Crush the whole Oreos in a food processor, or use a sealed zip-top bag and rolling pin. Leave a few small chunks.
- Whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk, following the package directions for mixing and setting.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until evenly combined.
- Divide half the pudding among four clear cups. Sprinkle a little Oreo crumb into each, then add the remaining pudding.
- Cover the tops with the remaining crumbs to create the chocolate “dirt.”
- Decorate each cup with three gummy worms, tucking some partly into the crumbs. Serve chilled.
- Make-ahead tip: Refrigerate the pudding mixture in covered cups and add the crumbs and gummy worms just before serving.
- Optional decoration: Add an oval cookie with “RIP” written in icing for an edible gravestone.
Notes
Timing: Thaw frozen Cool Whip in the refrigerator beforehand; thawing is not included in the five-minute prep time.