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Easy Halloween Dirt Cups: Best 10-Minute Gummy Worm Dessert

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These Easy Halloween Dirt Cups are the ultimate no-bake dessert, featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crunchy Oreo ‘dirt’ topped with gummy worms. Ready in just 10 minutes, they are a fun, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for Halloween parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.3-ounce) package Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 (3.9-ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 cup reserved Oreo crumbs (for topping)
  • 12–15 gummy worms
  • Optional: small mint leaves or edible flowers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the ‘Dirt’: Crush the entire package of Oreos (cream filling included) in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Set aside 1 cup of crumbs for the final topping. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining Oreo crumbs with the melted butter and mix with a fork until evenly moistened.
  2. Make the Pudding Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer on low speed for 1 minute.
  3. Fold in the Whipped Topping: Add the thawed whipped topping to the pudding. Gently fold it in using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Assemble the Cups: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the buttery Oreo ‘dirt’ into the bottom of each cup and press down gently. Add a layer of the chocolate pudding mixture, filling each cup about halfway. Add another layer of buttery Oreo dirt (about 1 tablespoon), then another layer of pudding, filling almost to the top.
  5. Finish with the Top Dirt: Sprinkle a generous layer of the reserved plain Oreo crumbs on top of the final pudding layer.
  6. Add the Worms: Gently poke gummy worms into the top ‘dirt’ layer, arranging them as desired.
  7. Chill (Optional but Recommended): Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.

Notes

Use instant pudding only; cook-and-serve will not set properly. Do not overmix the whipped topping to keep the texture light. For best results, use cold milk and properly thawed whipped topping. Assemble cups up to 2 days in advance, but add gummy worms no more than 4-6 hours before serving to prevent them from getting soft. The butter in the dirt is essential for a realistic, clumpy texture.

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