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Two layered chocolate and orange Halloween Dirt Cups in glass cups, topped with crushed cookies and gummy worms; Oreo cookies and a plastic spider decorate the table.

Halloween Dirt Cups

Mandy Applegate
Halloween Dirt Cups are such a fun way to bring a festive touch to the table without adding extra stress. They’re easy to put together with layers of pudding, crushed cookies, and playful toppings that kids and adults both love. You can make them ahead, stash them in the fridge, and they’ll be ready to go when it’s party time. Whether it’s for Halloween parties or just something to grab and share, these cups fit right in and disappear fast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 box vanilla pudding mix prepared according to package
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • Orange food coloring
  • 1 box chocolate pudding mix prepared according to package
  • 1 cup crushed Oreos

For Decoration:

  • Gummy worms
  • Candy eyes
  • Halloween-themed sprinkles candy spiders, or other spooky toppers

Instructions
 

  • Make both vanilla and chocolate pudding according to the package directions. Stir orange food coloring into the vanilla pudding until bright and evenly colored.
    1 box vanilla pudding mix, Orange food coloring, 1 box chocolate pudding mix, 1 ¼ cups milk
  • In a clear cup or glass, spoon in a layer of chocolate pudding.
  • Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the pudding.
    1 cup crushed Oreos
  • Spoon in a layer of orange vanilla pudding, then more crushed Oreos.
  • Add another spoonful of chocolate pudding, finishing with a thick layer of crushed Oreos on top.
  • Place gummy worms crawling out of the “dirt” and add sugar eyes or other spooky Halloween decorations.
    Gummy worms, Candy eyes, Halloween-themed sprinkles

Video

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Notes

  • Color the vanilla pudding well: Mix in enough orange food coloring to make the pudding vibrant, since it fades a little once layered.
  • Switch or customize your pudding: Replace regular chocolate pudding layers with mousse for a richer, fancier dessert, or whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk to keep it simple. You can even fold Cool Whip into the pudding if you like.
  • Use other crushed cookies: Hydrox or Trader Joe’s Joe-Joe’s are also good alternatives to Oreos to create the dark soil effect. Graham crackers work too; just mix the crumbs with a little black food coloring to darken them, though the flavor will be lighter.
  • Layer carefully: Spoon the puddings gently to avoid smudging the layers together and keep the colors distinct.
  • Add decorations just before serving: Place gummy worms and candy eyes at the last minute so they don’t get soggy or lose their shape.
  • Top with more gummy creatures: Mix gummy creatures like bats or spiders with the gummy worms on top. This booster makes the cups look extra spooky and adds more variety in candy textures.
  • Make tombstones for extra topping: Press Milano cookies or a tombstone cookie upright into the top layer of dirt and write “RIP” with icing to make edible grave markers. You can also use candy tombstones for variety.
  • Add Cream Topping: Feel free to add a dollop of whipped cream, Cool Whip, or whipped topping before serving for a fluffy, creamy finish if you're feeling extra.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 62IUCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Halloween Dirt Cups
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