Description
Fun and easy dirt cups made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms! A classic dessert that’s perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (optional)
- Gummy worms, for garnish
- Chocolate sprinkles, for garnish (optional)
- Crushed peanut butter cups, for garnish (optional)
- Small plastic flower pots or clear cups, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
- Crush the Cookies: Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable bag. Seal and crush with a rolling pin until finely ground. (Alternatively, use a food processor). If using melted butter, pour over the crushed cookies and massage until evenly moistened.
- Assemble the Dirt Cups: Layer crushed cookies in the bottom of each serving container. Top with a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat layers until the container is full, ending with a layer of crushed cookies.
- Garnish: Arrange gummy worms on top of the crushed cookies. Add optional toppings like chocolate sprinkles or crushed peanut butter cups.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality instant pudding mix.
- Don’t overmix the whipped topping into the pudding.
- Adjust the cookie crumb size to your preference.
- Get creative with serving containers!
- Experiment with different pudding flavors, cookies, and toppings.
- For a healthier option, use sugar-free pudding and cookies.
- Add a layer of cream cheese frosting for an extra decadent treat.
- Add a layer of fresh fruit, such as berries, bananas, or peaches, between the layers of cookies and pudding.
- Make a giant dirt cup cake by layering the ingredients in a large bowl or trifle dish.
- Freeze the dirt cups for a frozen treat.
- Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the pudding for a refreshing minty flavor.
- Get the kids involved in making the dirt cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes