Indulge in a childhood favorite with this classic American dessert recipe for Dirt Cups. These tasty treats are made with chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, gummy worms, and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack!
Ingredients
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup gummy worms
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 6 small plastic cups
Directions
- Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions and let it chill in the fridge.
- Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs.
- In each plastic cup, layer chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled to the top.
- Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with additional crushed cookies.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Dirt Cups are often enjoyed at kids' birthday parties and Halloween gatherings.
You can customize this recipe by using different flavored pudding mixes or adding toppings like sprinkles or chocolate chips.
The name 'Dirt Cups' comes from the resemblance of the dessert to a pot of dirt with worms crawling in it.