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Easy Chocolate Dirt Cups: 10-Minute Kid-Approved Dessert

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These no-bake chocolate dirt cups with gummy worms come together in under 10 minutes using simple ingredients like instant pudding, Oreos, and gummy worms. A fun, crowd-pleasing dessert that brings out the kid in everyone.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)
  • 1 cup gummy worms
  • Optional: green sprinkles or shredded coconut tinted green
  • Optional: small plastic flowers or toy gardening tools

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Let it sit for 5 minutes to set up slightly.
  2. While the pudding sets, place the Oreo cookies into a large Ziploc bag. Seal tightly and crush with a rolling pin or your hands until you get a texture like real dirt. Set aside about 2 tablespoons for garnish.
  3. Grab your clear cups or jars. Start with a layer of crushed Oreos at the bottom—about 1-2 tablespoons per cup. Press down gently with the back of a spoon.
  4. Spoon or pour the chocolate pudding on top, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos over the top of the pudding to create a thick ‘dirt’ layer.
  6. Gently push 2-3 gummy worms into the top of each cup so they look like they’re crawling out of the dirt. Add optional green sprinkles or coconut for grass.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture. Serve cold.

Notes

For best results, use instant pudding mix (not cook-and-serve). Crush Oreos to a fine crumb with some small pieces for realistic ‘dirt’ texture. Assemble just before serving to keep Oreo crumbs crunchy. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and dairy-free pudding mix. For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies.

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