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Pumpkin patch Halloween dirt cups with layers of pudding, crushed cookies, and candy pumpkins.

DIY Pumpkin Dirt Cups: Trick Or Treat Food Kids Adore


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cups 1x

Description

No-bake chocolate pudding cups layered with cookie “dirt” and topped with candy pumpkins—festive, kid-friendly, and ready in minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
  • 2428 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
  • 1 cup candy pumpkins (mellowcreme)
  • 1 cup gummy worms or candy corn (optional)
  • Green gel icing for vines (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes until thick; let set 5 minutes.

    2. Fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.

    3. Crush cookies to fine crumbs; reserve about 1 cup for the final topping.

    4. Set out ten 8-oz clear cups; spoon 1 tablespoon crumbs into each.

    5. Layer pudding, then more crumbs; repeat to fill cups, ending with a crumb layer.

    6. Press candy pumpkins on top; add gummy worms and pipe green icing vines if using.

    7. Chill 30 minutes to set; serve cold. For make-ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours, adding decorations just before serving.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 310 kcal
    • Sodium: 260 mg
    • Fat: 12 g
    • Carbohydrates: 46 g
    • Protein: 4 g