Description
Layered chocolate pudding and cookie crumb ‘soil’ topped with candy pumpkins for an easy, kid-friendly Halloween treat that doubles as festive décor.
Ingredients
2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
30 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 12 oz)
20–24 candy pumpkins (mellowcreme)
Optional: gummy worms, Halloween sprinkles, green icing gel
Pinch of kosher salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
Instructions
1. Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk in a large bowl for 2 minutes; let thicken 5 minutes.
2. Fold in about half the whipped topping to lighten the pudding; reserve the rest for other uses.
3. Crush cookies into fine crumbs (food processor or bag + rolling pin), leaving a few chunky bits for texture.
4. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons crumbs into each clear cup, add about 1/4 cup pudding, then repeat layers and finish with a generous crumb top.
5. Chill cups for at least 30 minutes to set and meld flavors.
6. Top each cup with 1–2 candy pumpkins; add gummy worms, sprinkles, or green icing ‘vines’ as desired.
7. Serve cold. Keep refrigerated; best within 2–3 days for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins