Kid-friendly Halloween desserts in a cup with chocolate pudding, cookie “dirt,” and candy toppers—perfect for mess-free school parties.

Scale

2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix

4 cups cold milk

8 oz whipped topping, thawed

20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 2 cups crumbs)

12 candy pumpkins or gummy worms

12 clear plastic cups (8 oz)

1. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes; let stand 5 minutes to thicken.

2. Fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.

3. Crush cookies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin to make coarse crumbs.

4. Spoon 1 tablespoon crumbs into each cup, add pudding, then more crumbs; repeat to 2/3 full.

5. Top each cup with candy pumpkins or gummy worms.

6. Serve immediately or chill up to 24 hours; add candy just before serving for best texture.