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Graveyard Dirt and Worms Dip Charcuterie Board

This spooky charcuterie board combines a creamy dessert dip with crushed chocolate cookie “dirt,” gummy worms, and fun snacks for dipping. It’s the perfect no-bake treat for Halloween parties—festive, quick to assemble, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 8 People

Equipment

  • 1 large serving board or tray (approx. 18x12 inches)
  • 2–4 small bowls (for dips and toppings)
  • 1 butter knife (for spreading dips)
  • 1 spoon (for scooping ingredients)
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 small knife (for slicing fruits or candy)
  • 1 sheet of parchment paper (for lining tray)
  • Optional: decorative toothpicks or mini tongs
  • Optional: food-safe marker or piping bag with melted chocolate

Ingredients

Dip Base:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Graveyard "Dirt":

  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
  • 1/2 cup black bean chips crushed (optional)

Gummy Worms & Decorations:

  • 1 bag 7 oz gummy worms
  • 6 Rectangular chocolate cookies for "tombstones"
  • 1 edible marker or icing gel
  • 1 cup baby carrots

For Dipping:

  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup celery sticks
  • 1 cup cucumber slices
  • 1 cup pita chips

Instructions

Prepare the “dirt”:

  • Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form. Set aside.

Make the dip:

  • In a medium bowl, mix 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions until well combined.

Assemble the board:

  • Line a large serving tray with parchment paper. Spread the dip in the center of the tray in a shallow layer.

Add the “dirt”:

  • Sprinkle the crushed cookies (and crushed black bean chips, if using) over the top of the dip to create a dirt-like texture.

Decorate with worms and tombstones:

  • Press gummy worms into the dirt so some are half-buried. Use an edible marker or icing gel to decorate chocolate cookies like tombstones and place them standing in the dip.

Arrange dippables:

  • Neatly place baby carrots, pretzel sticks, celery, cucumber slices, and pita chips around the dip. You can also scatter extra gummy worms for effect.

Serve immediately:

  • Serve the board right away to keep cookies crunchy. Add toothpicks or mini tongs for easy and tidy serving.