Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cups

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
2. Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding to create a light, creamy filling.
3. In clear cups, layer crushed Oreos on the bottom, followed by the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with Oreo crumbs on top to resemble dirt.
4. Use gel icing or an edible marker to write “RIP” (or other spooky messages) on Milano cookies. Insert one into each cup like a tombstone.
5. Decorate with gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and candy bones to complete the graveyard look.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Variations

• Pumpkin patch cups: Add candy pumpkins and green icing “vines” for a pumpkin patch theme.
• Ghostly cups: Top with marshmallow ghosts or white chocolate-covered pretzels shaped like bones.
• Layered flavors: Use vanilla or butterscotch pudding for a lighter contrast with the dark cookie crumbs.
• Boozy version: For adults, stir a splash of Baileys or Kahlúa into the pudding.

Tips

• Crush Oreos in a food processor for fine crumbs, or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
• Use clear cups to show off the spooky layers. Plastic wine glasses or mason jars work beautifully.
• Make these up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Let kids decorate their own cups with toppings — it makes for a fun party activity.
• Add a few toy spiders, skeleton hands, or bats around the cups for a creepy party display.