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Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups

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These Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups are the ultimate spooky, no-bake dessert for Halloween parties! Made with layers of creamy chocolate pudding, whipped topping, crushed Oreos, and decorated with cookie tombstones and gummy worms, they’re perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Pudding Layer:

2 (3.9-ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix

4 cups cold milk

1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Dirt Layer:

1 (14-ounce) package Oreo cookies, finely crushed

Decorations:

8 Milano cookies (or similar oval cookies, for tombstones)

Black gel icing or edible marker (for writing on tombstones)

Gummy worms

Candy pumpkins

Candy bones

Optional: Halloween-themed sprinkles, edible eyes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 boxes of instant chocolate pudding mix with 4 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens.

  • Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.

Step 2: Add Whipped Topping

  • Gently fold in 1 tub of thawed whipped topping using a spatula.

  • Mix until fully combined, forming a fluffy chocolate mousse texture.

Step 3: Crush the Cookies

  • Place Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs.

Step 4: Layer the Cups

  • In clear plastic or glass cups, add a layer of crushed cookies to form the “dirt” base.

  • Spoon in a layer of pudding mixture.

  • Repeat the layers, finishing with a thick layer of Oreo crumbs on top.

Step 5: Make Tombstone Cookies

  • Use Milano cookies and write “RIP”, “BOO”, or other spooky messages using black gel icing or edible markers.

  • Let dry for a few minutes.

Step 6: Decorate

  • Insert a tombstone cookie into each cup.

  • Add gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and candy bones around the tombstone.

  • Optional: sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles or add edible eyes for extra spookiness.

Step 7: Chill

  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To avoid soggy cookies, don’t add decorations until just before serving.

  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sandwich cookies.

  • For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and coconut whipped topping.

  • Use smaller cups for party-sized portions.

  • You can prep the pudding and cookie layers a day in advance and assemble the decorations just before the event.

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