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Easy Halloween Dirt Cups with Oreos & Gummy Worms

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These spooky Halloween dirt cups are a no-bake, kid-friendly dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, tangy cream cheese, and crushed Oreo cookies, topped with gummy worms. Perfect for parties and quick to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (14.3-ounce) package Oreo cookies
  • 1 cup gummy worms
  • Optional: 1/2 cup Cool Whip or whipped cream
  • Optional: Green food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold whole milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully thicken. (If using green food coloring, stir it in now.)
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy—about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat for another minute until combined.
  3. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the thickened pudding using a spatula until just combined. If using Cool Whip, fold it in now.
  4. Place the entire package of Oreos into a large Ziploc bag. Seal it, then use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs with some chunkier pieces.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the Oreo crumbs into the bottom of each cup. Spoon or pipe the pudding mixture on top, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Smooth the surface. Top with another generous layer of Oreo crumbs.
  6. Gently poke 2 or 3 gummy worms into the ‘dirt’ so they look like they’re crawling out.
  7. Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to set.

Notes

For best results, soften cream cheese to room temperature. Crush Oreos just before assembling for maximum crunch. Add gummy worms just before serving to prevent sogginess. These taste even better the next day.

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