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Cup of layered pudding with cookie crumbs and candy pumpkins styled as fall-themed Halloween dirt cups. 2

Spooky Fall Dirt Cups


  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 10 to 12 cups 1x

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

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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)

2024 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