Dirt Pudding Chocolate Cookie Cups (Printable)
Creamy chocolate pudding layered with crushed cookies and topped with gummy worms for a fun no-bake treat.
# What You Need:
→ Pudding Layer
01 - 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
02 - 2 cups cold milk
03 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
→ Cookie Dirt
04 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
→ Decorations
05 - 12 gummy worms
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until mixture thickens noticeably.
02 - Gently fold whipped topping into pudding mixture until fully incorporated and texture becomes smooth and uniform.
03 - Crush chocolate sandwich cookies using a food processor or place in zip-top bag and crush with rolling pin until fine dirt-like crumbs form.
04 - Spoon cookie crumbs into bottom of 6 serving cups. Add chocolate pudding layer. Repeat layering process, finishing with generous cookie crumb topping to completely cover pudding surface.
05 - Insert 2 gummy worms into each cup, positioning them to emerge partially from cookie dirt for visual effect.
06 - Refrigerate assembled cups for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal serving consistency.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Its ridiculously simple but brings out the inner child in everyone at the table
- The texture contrast between creamy pudding and crunchy crumbs makes each spoonful exciting
- You can assemble it ahead and let the refrigerator do all the work while you focus on party prep
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- Don't skip the chilling time because the cookie crumbs soften slightly into the pudding creating that authentic garden bed texture
- Clear cups or jars make the most impressive presentation because you can see all those beautiful dirt and pudding layers
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- If making ahead, keep the cookie and pudding layers separate and assemble just before serving to prevent the crumbs from getting too soggy
- Gluten free sandwich cookies work beautifully here and nobody notices the difference in taste or texture