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Halloween Dirt Cups

Spooky Halloween Dirt Cups

These easy-to-make Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and delicious treat for kids and adults alike. Layers of crushed chocolate cookies, creamy filling, and chocolate pudding are topped with gummy worms and spiders for a creepy-crawly delight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 ounces Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Crushed (about 4 cups)
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Cold
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Pudding Instant or cooked
  • Gummy Worms
  • Plastic Spiders Optional
  • Mini Chocolate Chips Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rolling Pin or Heavy Pan
  • Zip-Top Bag
  • Small Cups or Dessert Glasses

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies: Place cookies in a zip-top bag and crush using a rolling pin or heavy pan until you have coarse crumbs.
  2. Make the creamy filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  3. Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  5. Assemble the dirt cups: Layer the crushed cookies in small cups or dessert glasses. Top with a layer of the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Add the pudding: Spoon chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Decorate: Add gummy worms, plastic spiders, and mini chocolate chips (if using) to decorate.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate sandwich cookies. You can also add other Halloween-themed candies or sprinkles for extra decoration.