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Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups

These Halloween graveyard dirt cups combine creamy chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and Oreo “dirt” in one delightfully creepy dessert. Milano tombstones, gummy worms, and candy pumpkins make them look impressive—even though the refrigerator does most of the work.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 Cups

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix 3.3 ounces
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 16 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 12 Oreo cookies
  • 12 Milano cookies
  • 1 tube black decorating icing
  • Gummy worms optional
  • Candy pumpkins optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pudding: Add the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk to a medium bowl. Whisk for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
    1 package instant chocolate pudding mix, 2 cups cold milk
  • Fold In the Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the chilled pudding until no white streaks remain. Refrigerate the mixture for another 20 minutes.
    16 ounces frozen whipped topping
  • Crush the Oreos: While the pudding mixture chills, place the Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender. Pulse until they form fine crumbs. You can also place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
    12 Oreo cookies
  • Make the Tombstones: Use the black decorating icing to write “RIP” on each Milano cookie. Allow the icing to set for a few minutes.
    1 tube black decorating icing, 12 Milano cookies
  • Add the First Layer: Divide about half of the pudding mixture among the 12 clear cups.
  • Add the Oreo Dirt: Sprinkle about half of the crushed Oreo cookies evenly over the pudding.
  • Repeat the Layers: Divide the remaining pudding mixture among the cups, then finish each one with the remaining Oreo crumbs.
  • Decorate the Cups: Press one decorated Milano cookie into each cup to resemble a tombstone. Add gummy worms and candy pumpkins as desired.
    Gummy worms, Candy pumpkins
  • Chill and Serve: Keep the dirt cups refrigerated until ready to serve. For the best texture, add the Milano tombstones and candy decorations shortly before serving.
  • Storage: Cover the undecorated cups and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. Once decorated, the cups can still be refrigerated, but the Milano cookies will gradually soften.