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Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

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Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties. This no-bake recipe combines creamy chocolate pudding with crushed Oreo cookies to create a dirt-like base, topped with gummy worms and candy pumpkins for a creepy-crawly effect. It’s easy to assemble and sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 12 Oreo Cookies
  • 16 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix (3.3 oz)
  • 2 cups Milk

Decorations

  • 8 Milano Cookies
  • Gummy Worms (optional)
  • Candy Pumpkins (optional)
  • Wilton Black Writing Icing

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes to set.
  2. Crush Oreos: Place the 12 Oreo cookies into a plastic bag and crush them into small crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands to create the ‘dirt’ texture.
  3. Combine with Cool Whip: Gently fold the 16 oz of Cool Whip into the set pudding mixture until well combined and smooth.
  4. Layer Cups: In individual serving cups, start by adding a layer of Oreo crumbs at the bottom, then add a layer of the pudding-Cool Whip mixture, and repeat, finishing with a layer of Oreo crumbs on top to resemble dirt.
  5. Add Decorations: Garnish the top of each cup with 8 Milano cookie halves placed vertically to look like gravestones. Use Wilton Black Writing Icing to write spooky messages or RIP on them. Add gummy worms and candy pumpkins on top for a fun Halloween effect.
  6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dirt cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use well-chilled milk for pudding preparation to help it set better.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute Cool Whip with a suitable non-dairy whipped topping.
  • Be gentle when folding to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
  • Customize the decoration with other Halloween candy for variety.
  • These cups can be assembled a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated.

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