Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

These Halloween Dirt Cups are the perfect no-bake treat for spooky celebrations! Made with layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms, they’re fun to decorate and even more fun to eat. This easy and kid-friendly dessert comes together quickly using simple ingredients—ideal for Halloween parties, potlucks, or a playful after-dinner surprise.

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Serving Size Servings

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk or spoon
Measuring cups
Plastic cups (clear, for serving)
Plastic bags
Rolling Pin
Spoon or spatula
Optional: Decorative Halloween picks or plastic worms

Ingredients

3.9 oz Instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups Milk (cold)
25 cookies Oreo cookies Crushed
8 oz Whipped topping Cool Whip
12 gummy worms
8 Milano cookies or other “tombstone” cookies
¼ cup Halloween candy e.g. candy corn, candy pumpkins, candy eyeballs
1 tablespoon Halloween sprinkles optional

Optional frosting for writing “RIP” on cookies

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk. Stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside to chill slightly.
Place Oreo cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they resemble dirt-like crumbs.
In each plastic cup, spoon a layer of chocolate pudding into the bottom. Add a layer of crushed Oreos on top.
Add another layer of pudding, followed by another layer of crushed cookies. Finish with a thicker layer of cookie “dirt” on top.
Stick a gummy worm into the top of each cup. Press in Milano cookies (as tombstones), and decorate with Halloween candies and sprinkles. Use frosting to write “RIP” on tombstone cookies if desired.
Place the assembled dirt cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the layers set and flavors meld together.