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Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

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Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and festive dessert perfect for spooky celebrations. Layers of creamy instant chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and Cool Whip create a deliciously rich and creamy treat. Topped with Milano cookies, gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and decorative black icing, these cups bring a playful Halloween vibe to any party or gathering.

Ingredients

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Base and Filling

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

Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it set for 5 minutes to fully thicken.
  2. Crush Oreos: Place the 12 Oreo cookies into a plastic bag and crush them into small, dirt-like crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands. Set aside.
  3. Layer the cups: In serving cups or bowls, start by adding a layer of crushed Oreo crumbs to mimic dirt. Then, add a layer of chocolate pudding followed by a layer of Cool Whip. Repeat the layers to fill the cups, ending with a generous layer of crushed Oreos on top.
  4. Add toppings: Place 1 Milano cookie on top of each cup to resemble a stone or fence. Decorate with gummy worms and candy pumpkins for a fun Halloween effect. Use Wilton Black Writing Icing to add any desired spooky designs or messages on the Milano cookies or around the rim of the cups.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the dirt cups for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together.

Notes

  • You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free pudding mix and whipped topping alternatives.
  • These cups can be assembled a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust the number of gummy worms and candy pumpkins according to preference or omit for allergies.

Keywords: Halloween dessert, dirt cups, chocolate pudding dessert, no bake dessert, Oreo dessert, festive treats

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