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Delicious Graveyard Dirt Cups Recipe Easy Homemade Halloween Treats with Gummy Worms and Oreos

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A fun and spooky Halloween dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos mimicking dirt, and chewy gummy worms for a playful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 20 Oreo cookies, crushed finely
  • 1 cup (about 40) gummy worms
  • 1 cup (about 240 ml) whipped topping (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups (480 ml) of cold milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Place 20 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs that resemble dirt. Alternatively, put the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely ground. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon with the crumbs if using.
  3. Grab your serving cups or jars. Start with a layer of crushed Oreos at the bottom, about 2 tablespoons (30 g). Then add a thick layer of chocolate pudding, about 1/4 cup (60 ml). Repeat the layers until the cup is nearly full, ending with a final layer of Oreo crumbs on top.
  4. Stick 2-3 gummy worms into each cup, so they peek out from the ‘dirt.’ Arrange them to look like they’re wriggling through the soil.
  5. Optionally, spoon or pipe a dollop of whipped topping over the final Oreo layer for extra creaminess.
  6. Cover the cups with plastic wrap or lids and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Remove from the fridge just before serving. The pudding should be cool and creamy, the Oreo crumbs crisp, and the gummy worms slightly chewy but not sticky.

Notes

Chill pudding before layering to help cups hold their shape. Add gummy worms just before serving to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies and pudding mix. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and compatible pudding and whipped topping. Adding cinnamon to Oreo crumbs adds warmth. Optional whipped topping adds creaminess.

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