These 4-ingredient graveyard dirt cups are the kind of easy Halloween treat that makes a table feel festive without taking much time at all. They lean on that classic cookies-and-pudding combination kids and adults both love, and the gummy candy on top gives them a playful little spooky look that is perfect for October parties, classroom events, or a simple family movie night at home.
Serve these cups chilled straight from the refrigerator with other easy party snacks like popcorn, caramel apples, or a bowl of candy corn. They also pair nicely with hot apple cider, cocoa, or coffee for the grown-ups, and because they are already portioned out, they fit right in on a dessert buffet where guests can grab one and mingle.
4-Ingredient Graveyard Dirt Cups
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
8 gummy worms
Directions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with the cold milk for about 2 minutes, until smooth and starting to thicken.
2. Let the pudding sit for 5 minutes so it can fully set while you crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs.
3. Spoon a little cookie crumb into the bottom of each clear plastic cup, add a layer of chocolate pudding, and repeat until the cups are mostly full.
4. Finish each cup with a generous layer of cookie crumbs on top, then tuck a gummy worm into each one to create the graveyard dirt look.
5. Chill the cups for at least 20 minutes before serving so the texture is nice and cool.
Variations & Tips
Make-ahead tip: These are wonderful to prepare a few hours ahead of time. Keep them covered in the refrigerator and add the gummy worms shortly before serving if you want the candy to stay especially bright and chewy.
Picky-eater version: If gummy worms are not a favorite, top the cups with a pumpkin candy, a marshmallow ghost, or simply extra cookie crumbs. You still get the fun Halloween look without changing the creamy chocolate base.
Extra spooky look: For a fuller graveyard feel, stand a small cookie piece or a rectangle of graham cracker in the top like a tiny tombstone. It is a sweet little touch that makes these especially cute for parties.
Texture tip: Crush the cookies finely for the most realistic dirt appearance, but leave a few slightly larger crumbs if your family likes a bit more crunch in every bite.