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Pumpkin patch Halloween dirt cups topped with candy pumpkins and crushed cookies as spooky fall treats 2

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cups (8 oz each) 1x

Description

Cute and spooky Halloween desserts in a cup with chocolate pudding, cookie “dirt,” and candy pumpkins—perfect for kids and school parties.


Ingredients

Scale

2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix

4 cups cold milk

1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

1 package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 36 cookies)

1 bag candy pumpkins (mellowcreme)

1 pack gummy worms (optional)

Green-tinted shredded coconut for “grass” (optional)


Instructions

1. Whisk pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until thick, about 2–3 minutes.

2. Let pudding stand 5 minutes to finish setting.

3. Fold in whipped topping gently until the mixture is light and smooth.

4. Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a bag and rolling pin.

5. Spoon a layer of pudding into clear 8 oz cups, then add a layer of cookie crumbs.

6. Repeat layers until cups are about 3/4 full, ending with cookie “dirt.”

7. Press 2–3 candy pumpkins on top; add gummy worms or coconut “grass” if desired.

8. Chill cups at least 30 minutes before serving for clean layers and best texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes