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Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups

These Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups are spooky, sweet, and ridiculously fun! A no-bake layered treat made with chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and Halloween candy decorations. Perfect for parties, kids’ crafts, or just celebrating October vibes!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 dirt cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • Base:
  • 2 cups cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 10–12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
  • Decorations (mix and match):
  • Gummy worms
  • Milano or Nutter Butter cookies (for tombstones)
  • Edible candy eyes
  • Candy pumpkins
  • Crushed green sprinkles or coconut (for “grass”)
  • Black or chocolate decorating gel (to write “RIP”)
  • Mini bones, skulls, or Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together cold milk and pudding mix until thickened (about 2 minutes). Let sit 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Fold in thawed whipped topping gently until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor.
  4. To assemble, spoon pudding mixture into cups (about 2/3 full), then top with crushed cookies to resemble “dirt.”
  5. Decorate with gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and Halloween sprinkles.
  6. Write “RIP” on Milano or Nutter Butter cookies using decorating gel or edible marker and insert as tombstones.
  7. Refrigerate cups for at least 30 minutes before serving. Can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Notes

  • Use clear cups to show off the layers.
  • Let kids decorate their own for a fun party activity.
  • Store assembled cups in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Make dairy-free by using plant-based milk, pudding, and whipped topping.
  • Swap in gluten-free cookies for an allergy-friendly option.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dirt cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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