Halloween Dirt Cups
These Halloween dirt cups are a playful, spooky treat layered with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and candy toppings. With cookie “tombstones” and gummy worms, they’re a fun Halloween dessert kids and adults will love at parties or family gatherings.
Prep Time: 40 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 40 min
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.3 oz)
- 2 cups milk
- 8 Milano cookies
- Gummy worms and candy pumpkins (optional)
- Black writing icing (Wilton or similar)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until set.
- Fold Cool Whip into pudding until smooth. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Crush Oreos in a food processor or blender until fine.
- Assemble cups: Spoon pudding mixture to fill ⅓ of each cup, then add a layer of crushed Oreos. Repeat layers until cups are full.
- Write “RIP” on Milano cookies with black icing to resemble tombstones. Place one in each cup.
- Decorate with gummy worms and candy pumpkins for a festive touch.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Swap traditional Oreos for flavored ones to change the taste (pumpkin spice or mint work great).
- Prep ahead: Make dirt cups up to 1 day in advance, then add decorations right before serving.
- For extra crunch, mix some Oreo crumbs directly into the pudding layer.
Nutrition Info (per serving, approx.)
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 200 | 4 g | 33 g | 6 g | 1 g | 19 g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary depending on ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
Halloween Dirt Cups
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Halloween dirt cups are a playful, spooky treat layered with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and candy toppings, perfect for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.3 oz)
- 2 cups milk
- 8 Milano cookies
- Gummy worms and candy pumpkins (optional)
- Black writing icing (Wilton or similar)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until set.
- Fold Cool Whip into pudding until smooth. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Crush Oreos in a food processor or blender until fine.
- Assemble cups: Spoon pudding mixture to fill ⅓ of each cup, then add a layer of crushed Oreos. Repeat layers until cups are full.
- Write “RIP” on Milano cookies with black icing to resemble tombstones. Place one in each cup.
- Decorate with gummy worms and candy pumpkins for a festive touch.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Swap traditional Oreos for flavored ones to change the taste (pumpkin spice or mint work great). Make dirt cups up to 1 day in advance, then add decorations right before serving. For extra crunch, mix some Oreo crumbs directly into the pudding layer.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American