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Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for Halloween parties. Layers of crushed Oreo cookies and creamy chocolate pudding are assembled in individual cups, then topped with spooky decorations like ghost Peeps, mini pumpkin candies, and Milano cookies decorated with ‘RIP’. This easy-to-make treat combines creamy, crunchy, and chocolaty textures to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Base and Filling

  • 2 (19 ounce) family size packages of Oreos
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup, divided

Decorations

  • Milano cookies
  • Black decorator icing
  • Ghost Peeps
  • Pumpkin candies
  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 4 cups of milk for 2-3 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes to thicken, then gently fold in the thawed whipped topping to create a creamy mousse-like pudding layer.
  2. Add chocolate syrup: Stir ½ cup of chocolate syrup into the pudding mixture just a few times so it becomes streaky. Cover and chill the pudding in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the cups.
  3. Crush the Oreos: Place Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender and pulse until they reach a dirt-like consistency. Process in batches as needed, then transfer the crumbs to a large bowl.
  4. Layer the dirt cups: Using approximately 9-ounce dessert cups, start by adding about 2 tablespoons of Oreo crumbs as the first layer. Next, add about ¼ cup of the pudding mixture. Repeat with another layer of Oreo crumbs and pudding. Finish by sprinkling 1 tablespoon of Oreo crumbs on top.
  5. Prepare moist dirt topping: Mix the remaining ½ cup of chocolate syrup into the leftover Oreo crumbs until clumpy and moist. Set aside for decorating.
  6. Decorate the cups: Decorate Milano cookies with black icing to write “RIP,” and place them into some of the cups. Add ghost Peeps to others. Top all cups with the moist clumpy Oreo and chocolate syrup mixture to simulate freshly dug graves, then sprinkle with mini pumpkin candies and Halloween sprinkles.
  7. Serve or store: Serve the dirt cups immediately or refrigerate until serving. For best texture, add toppings right before serving if stored overnight.

Notes

  • Use approximately 9-ounce disposable plastic cups, small mason jars, or similarly sized containers for assembling the dirt cups.
  • Prepare the dirt cups up to one day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator. Avoid making them earlier to prevent the Oreo layers from becoming soggy.
  • Do not add cookie crumb or candy toppings until right before serving to keep textures fresh and crunchy.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge; Oreo layers may soften, but topping with fresh crushed Oreos before serving can refresh the texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 9 ounces)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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