Halloween Dirt Pudding Snacks

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Halloween Dirt Pudding Snacks are a cute party treat that will be loved by kids of all ages. It is quick, requires no baking and is fun.

Halloween dirt pudding cups with ghost cookies

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These Halloween Dirt Pudding Snacks are for you if you love Halloween. They are a great party treat or a wonderful surprise for your child’s lunch pail. They will love this quick, no bake treat.

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This recipe is quick, requires no baking, and a little lighter than the normal Halloween treat.

  • 30 Minute : A quick and easy dessert idea.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
  • Family Friendly: Kids love will help make them and eat them.
  • Adaptable: Can make it lower in fat or calories.
4 halloween pudding cups on a tray with spoons

What You Need to Make Halloween Dirt Pudding Snacks

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Pudding
  • Milk
  • Cool Whip
  • Oreos
  • Gummy Worms
  • Milano Cookies
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Shortening
ingredients for making halloween pudding snacks

Equipment

How to Make Graveyard Pudding – Step by Step

step by step instructions for making halloween pudding snacks
  • Make Pudding: First, in a mixing bowl combine milk and pudding mixes and mix with an electric mixer. Place bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Crush: Second, crush oreos and then remove the pudding mixture from the refrigerator and mix in whipped topping.
step by step instructions for making halloween pudding snacks
  • Assemble: Place about ½ and inch of crushed Oreo at the bottom of each cup. Spoon pudding mixture evenly into each cup and top with a thick layer of crushed Oreos. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Melt: Next, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Place in a piping bag and then use the chocolate to decorate Milano cookies like gravestones or ghosts.
step by step instructions for making halloween pudding snacks
  • Decorate: Finally, press the bottom half of a Milano cookie into each cup and decorate with gummy worms and sprinkles to create a mini “graveyard” 

Common Questions About Halloween Dirt Pudding Recipe

HOW DO I STORE GRAVEYARD PUDDING?

Store cups covered in cling film or in an airtight container.

SUBSTITUTE COOKIES?

Of course, any type of square cookies will work for the graves.

RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Indeed, cut in half or double for your party size.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

It can be made ahead of time but I recommend not too far ahead if you want your cookies to have a crunch. they will last for about three days in the fridge.

Halloween dirt pudding cup with cookie tombstone and gummy worms.

Expert Tips for Making Graveyard Pudding

  • Go Green: Pistachio pudding for a green oozy graveyard.
  • Short cut tip: Gel icing and skip melting the chocolate for quick decorating.
  • Variation tip: Feel free to use fat free, low sugar pudding and whip topping to lower the calorie count.
  • Smaller: Smaller cups can be used for a smaller treat.
  • Alternate candy: These gummy body parts will really make these scary.

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Halloween Dirt Pudding Snacks

Yield: 12 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Graveyard Pudding Snacks are a cute party treat that will be loved by kids of all ages. It is quick, requires no baking and is fun.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Packages Chocolate Pudding
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • 1 Tub Cool Whip
  • 10-12 Oreos
  • Gummy Worms
  • Milano Cookies
  • ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tbsp Shortening

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine milk and pudding mixes. It is best to use an electric mixer because this mixture is very thick. Place bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile place Oreos in the food processor and finely chop. If you don’t have a food processor you can place them in a large zip top bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet.
  • Remove the pudding mixture from the refrigerator and mix in whipped topping.
  • Place about ½ and inch of crushed Oreo at the bottom of each cup. Spoon pudding mixture evenly into each cup and top with a thick layer of crushed Oreos. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler. Place in a piping bag and cut a small hole in the tip. Use the chocolate to decorate Milano cookies like gravestones or ghosts.
  • Remove the pudding cups from the refrigerator and press the bottom half of a Milano cookie into each cup. Decorate with gummy worms and sprinkles to create a mini “graveyard”
  • Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

 
  • Go Green: Pistachio pudding for a green oozy graveyard.
  • Short cut tip: Gel icing and skip melting the chocolate for quick decorating.
  • Variation tip: Feel free to use fat free, low sugar pudding and whip topping to lower the calorie count.
  • Smaller: Smaller cups can be used for a smaller treat.
  • Alternate candy: These gummy body parts will really make these scary.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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3 thoughts on “Halloween Dirt Pudding Snacks”

  1. 5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing spooky graveyard snacks recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

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