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Dirt Cups Recipe

Dirt Cups Recipe
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Dirt Cups are a fun and delicious dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, topped with gummy worms for a playful twist. Perfect for parties, kids’ treats, or anytime you crave a sweet and whimsical treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 16 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)

Pudding Layer

  • 4 cups cold milk
  • Two 3.4 ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
  • One 8 ounce tub whipped topping (thawed)

Decoration

  • 24 gummy worms

Instructions

  1. Crush Cookies: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a large resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs. Alternatively, pulse them in a food processor. Set aside the cookie crumbs.
  2. Mix Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, pour the cold milk and whisk in both boxes of instant chocolate pudding mix until smooth. Allow the mixture to set for 5 minutes to thicken properly.
  3. Combine Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined, creating a light and creamy texture.
  4. First Layer: Spoon about 1/3 cup of the pudding mixture into each of 8 plastic cups to form the first layer.
  5. Cookie Layer: Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of crushed Oreos evenly on top of the pudding layer in each cup.
  6. Second Layer: Add another layer of 1/3 cup pudding mixture on top of the cookie crumbs, then sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on this second layer.
  7. Decorate with Worms: Top each cup with 3 gummy worms to complete the fun dirt cup look. Chill the cups if desired before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, slightly crush some cookie crumbs while leaving others finer to add texture.
  • You can substitute whipped topping with whipped cream for a fresher flavor.
  • These cups can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours for best texture.
  • Use clear cups to better show the layered dirt effect.
  • Adults can add a splash of coffee or liqueur to the pudding mixture for a grown-up twist.

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Keywords: dirt cups, chocolate pudding dessert, Oreo dessert, gummy worm dessert, no bake dessert, kids dessert

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