Name: Halloween Worms in Dirt Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups cold milk; 3.9 oz package chocolate instant pudding; 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed; 16 oz package Oreos, crushed; 24 Gummy Worms; 12 - 5.5 oz plastic cups

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This Halloween worms in dirt recipe is so much fun for for your next Halloween party or holiday themed after school snack! Serve in individual cups to make an easy dessert for little hands at school or neighborhood Halloween parties.

Clear plastic cups with layered chocolate pudding and Oreo cookie crumbs with gummy worms on top creating a popular kid friendly Halloween worms in dirt recipe.

Halloween dirt pudding cups are a fun treat that is festive without being too creepy for the kids! If you’re looking for Halloween treats that are appropriate to serve at a classroom party or a tasty dessert that’s simple for busy moms to throw together in a pinch, this is it.

Why You’ll Love Halloween Worms in Dirt

The mix of cool whip and Oreo crumbs makes for a light and fluffy no bake dessert that kids and adults will love.
Halloween dirt cake is the perfect recipe for a busy mom because it requires no baking.
These fun halloween dirt cups can be easily customized! Try using Halloween sprinkles on top of the dirt cup instead of the gummy worms or turn them into Halloween graveyard dirt cups with the addition of little tombstone cookies on top.
This recipe is the perfect way to add some creepy crawlers to your Halloween dessert table with minimal effort and maximum fun for your taste buds!

Supplies Needed

Large bowl
Wire whisk
Food processor, or large ziploc bag and rolling pin or meat tenderizer hammer
Spoon
5.5 oz Plastic cups

Ingredients

2 cups cold milk
3.9 oz package chocolate instant pudding mix
8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
16 oz package Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
24 Gummy Worms
12 – 5.5 oz plastic cups

Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

Step one adding cold milk in a large mixing bowl.

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, pour the milk, then add the pudding mix. Beat with a wire whisk for about 2 minutes, until well blended. Allow pudding to set for five minutes to thicken.

Step two, adding instant chocolate pudding mix to the cold milk and mixing with a wire wisk.

Step 2: While the pudding is setting, crush the cookies using whichever method you prefer. (Food processor, or ziplock bag and rolling pin or meat tenderizer hammer)

This image shows chocolate sandwich cookies in a ziploc bag, being smashed to small pieces with a mallet.

Step 3: Add the whipped topping, and gently fold it into the pudding mixture, until the color is cohesive.

This image shows whipped cream being added to the pudding mix.

Step 4: Add a tablespoon of the crushed cookies into the bottom of each cup, tapping it down gently for form and even layer.

This image shows how to layer the cookie crumbles into the clear plastic cups.

Step 5: Next, add about 2 tablespoons of pudding on top of the cookie layer.

This image shows how to layer the pudding mixture on top of the cookie crumbles.

Step 6: Repeat with another layer of cookie crumbs, then pudding mixture, then ending with the final layer of cookie crumbs.

This image shows the final layer of cookie crumbles being added to the top of the pudding cups.

Step 7: Gently push 2 gummy worms into the “dirt” of each cup.

This image shows how to add 2 gummy worms to the top of each dirt cup.

Step 8: Transfer the cups to the refrigerator, and chill for 1 hour.

Step 9: Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

There are many different no bake Halloween desserts that can be made using this method!

Top Oreo dirt cups with Milano cookies decorated with RIP for mini tombstone graveyard dessert cups.
Add some candy pumpkins on top of your chocolate pudding mix cup of dirt to create a pumpkin patch for Halloween or fall celebrations.
Use vanilla pudding with blue food coloring to make water and golden Oreos to create a beach for a fun recipe in the summer time!

FAQs

How do I store leftovers?

The easiest way to store leftovers is to simply cover the clear plastic cups with plastic wrap so you can keep them in individual servings.

This is also a great way to transport the homemade pudding dirt dessert to and from your parties or school gatherings.

You can also store the cups of chocolate pudding in an airtight container.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy this easy Halloween worms in dirt recipe! This recipe is a great idea for kid friendly Halloween parties, school functions, or pre-trick or treat snack time with the neighbors.

If you like this Halloween worms in dirt recipe, you’ll love these spooky treats:

Let me know if you try it and leave a comment with your thoughts!

Yield: 12 servings