Name: Halloween Dirt Pudding Cups
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

Dirt Pudding Cups are the best no-bake treats! Kids will love these fun and spooky cookie, candy and pudding cups. These dirt pudding cups are sure to be a hit with your little monsters! They’re easy to make, and they’re a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.

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Halloween Dirt Pudding Cups

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In a large mixing bowl combine milk and pudding mixes. It is best to use a mixer because this mixture is very thick. Place bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

Place Oreos in the food processor and finely chop. If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a large zip top bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet.

Remove the pudding mixture from the refrigerator and mix in whipped topping.

Place about ½ and inch of crushed Oreo at the bottom of each cup. Spoon pudding mixture evenly into each cup and top with a thick layer of crushed Oreos. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler. Place in a piping bag and cut a small hole in the tip. Use the chocolate to decorate Milano cookies like gravestones or ghosts.

Remove the pudding cups from the refrigerator and press the bottom half of a Milano cookie into each cup. Decorate with gummy worms and sprinkles to create a mini “graveyard”

Serve immediately.

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Crush Oreos Strategically 🍪
Pulse Oreos in a food processor until you have a mix of fine crumbs and larger chunks—this creates authentic "dirt" texture with varied particle sizes that mimics real soil.
Chill Pudding Before Layering ❄️
Prepare chocolate pudding and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before assembling cups so layers stay distinct and don't blend together during stacking.
Soften Milano Cookies Intentionally 🍫
Leave Milano cookies at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before crumbling to make them easier to break into optimal bite-sized pieces that won't shatter into dust.
Position Gummy Worms Strategically 🪱
Insert gummy worms just before serving rather than during assembly—this prevents them from dissolving into the pudding and keeps them visibly "crawling" out of the cup for maximum visual impact.
Stabilize Whipped Topping Properly 🥄
Add whipped topping to pudding cups immediately before serving, as it can weep moisture after 2+ hours; alternatively, use stabilized whipped cream made with a touch of powdered sugar and cornstarch.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.