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Spooky Delicious Halloween Dirt Cups

These easy-to-make Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and festive treat for kids and adults alike. A layered dessert of chocolate cookie crumbs, creamy filling, and chocolate pudding, topped with gummy worms and spiders.
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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
  • 1 package (16 ounces) Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Crushed
  • 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
  • As needed Gummy Worms
  • Optional Plastic Spiders
  • Optional Mini Chocolate Chips

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 coarsely crumbed.
  2. Make the ‘dirt’ filling: Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until combined.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently until just combined.
  5. Assemble the cups: Layer crushed cookies in small cups or 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).
  8. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use chocolate-flavored cream cheese. You can also substitute other candies for the gummy worms and spiders.