• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Pretty Providence

  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Printables
  • Holidays
  • Favorite Things
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Printables
  • Holidays
  • Favorite Things
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Crafts
    • Printables
    • Holidays
    • Favorite Things
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Easy Halloween Dirt Cups

    Home » Holidays » Halloween » Easy Halloween Dirt Cups

    Published: Sep 10, 2019 · Modified: Oct 2, 2023 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Tweet
    Pin2K
    Share
    Email
    2K Shares
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

    You will love this easy Halloween Dirt Cups recipe! The Oreo, pudding, and cream cheese layers make these taste BEYOND amazing!

    assorted dirt cups with gummy worms, pumpkins and tombstone cookies topping them

    If you know me at all you know I love making themed food! I love any excuse for a celebration, and my favorite way to celebrate is with food! I made these adorable little dirt cups for Halloween and my kids were OBSESSED with them to say the least!

    If you want some other fun Halloween treats to make check out our easy spider cookies, our mummy brownies, or browse through our entire Halloween category here! 

    This post contains affiliate links. 

    Halloween Dirt Cups

    They totally don't have to be Halloween dirt cups, though. My kids are happy to eat dirt cups year-round, and they can easily be made without the cute little pumpkins if they are not in season by subbing for gummy worms or just omitting them altogether. 

    birds eye view of a bunch of Halloween dirt cups lined up on a wooden backdrop

    What are dirt cups? 

    Most people think of dirt cups as pudding layered cookie crumbs and gummy worms. While those are yummy in and of itself, these kicked-up Halloween dirt cups definitely take things to the next level!

    The cream-cheese layer is pure HEAVEN, and everywhere I take them people beg me for the recipe because they are just that much better than the regular variety. 

    "Joe Dirt's" tombstone cookie sticking out of an oreo dirt cup

    The kids had so much fun helping me come up with names and dates to put on the adorable little tombstone cookies! Of course those are totally optional too though, and can be left off if you want to make this recipe even quicker. 

     

    • Clear Plastic Cups
    •  Milano Cookies
    • Edible Marker

    You ready for the fun and easy recipe?

    Halloween Dirt Cup Recipe

    If you make this recipe, please leave us a comment and rating! They mean so much to us. 

    How dang cute are these easy Halloween Dirt Cups?! The grey layer has a secret ingredient that makes these taste BEYOND amazing!

    Halloween Dirt Cups

    How dang cute are these easy Halloween Dirt Cups?! The grey layer has a secret ingredient that makes these taste BEYOND amazing! 
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 481kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

    Video

    Ingredients

    • 1 large box instant chocolate pudding mix
    • 3 cups milk
    • 1 package Oreo cookies
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
    • 8 oz cool whip
    • black food coloring
    • milano cookies
    • edible black marker
    • gummy worms and pumpkin candies

    Instructions

    • Mix your pudding box with milk and and set in the fridge to set. 
    • Process your Oreos in a food processor and set aside. 
    • In a separate bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, cool whip and cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add a few drops of black food coloring to make a grey layer. 
    • Set out cups and put a scoop of Oreo crumb on the bottom of each. Then add a pudding layer, then a cream cheese layer, then more Oreo crumbs on top. 
    • Write names and dates on your tombstone cookies and stick them in cups. Garnish cups with gummy worms and candy corn pumpkins. Enjoy! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 4.1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    close up photo of a layered oreo pudding dirt cup with a cookie tombstonePerfect for any Halloween party or gathering! I hope your little ones love these as much as mine did!

    xo,

    jessica-about-1

     

    This post was originally published on October 8th, 2018 and has been updated with more detailed text. 

    Tweet
    Pin2K
    Share
    Email
    2K Shares

    More Halloween Food Ideas, Decor, Costumes and More

    • Sailor Costume on two women, one wearing a white and navy striped shirt with a navy skirt, red scarf and white sailor hat, another wearing a navy and white striped dress, white sailor hat and red scarf.
      Easy Sailor Costume
    • three halloween coloring pages colored in on a marble counter surrounded by candy groupings
      Happy Halloween Coloring Pages
    • you've been booed printable with a black and white plate of treats on top of it
      You've Been Booed Printable
    • Candy Corn Jello in a clear dessert cup, yellow layer, orange layer, whipped cream and sprinkles.
      Candy Corn Jello Cups

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Kelly

      October 25, 2021 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      Made these this past weekend for a Halloween-themed get together which involved 8 people - 4 of which were children! These were the perfect little treat for after lunch! Think I could find actual pumpkin candies though, nope! So I made my own with the Tootsie Roll fruit rolls. Used orange ones that i cut in half and shaped and then a green one chopped smaller for the stem! They were perfect!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 14, 2021 at 4:43 pm

        Oh my gosh you went above and beyond!! So glad you loved them. Thanks for sharing Kelly

        Reply
    2. jocelyn

      October 17, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      these look so YUMMY! my toddlers and I are always looking for recipes to try out! these are perfect!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 19, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        Yay! Thanks so much Jocelyn! I hope you love them.

        Reply
    3. Mel

      October 06, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Ok my office did not like the gray mixture at all. Not a fan. But its cute !

      Reply
    4. Katerina @ diethood .com

      October 09, 2018 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      Oh my, such an adorable idea!! My kids would love these!!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 10, 2018 at 1:20 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer

      October 09, 2018 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      OMG such an adorable idea! My kids are going to love these!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 10, 2018 at 1:20 pm

        Yay!! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    6. Kristyn

      October 08, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo cute and so yummy!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 10, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    7. Bree

      October 08, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      these looks super fun! perfect for a halloween party!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 10, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        Totally! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. julie

      October 08, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      These are too cute!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, we're Sarah and Jessica, and we're so glad you're here! We created this site to share recipes, crafts, DIY projects and free printables.

    More about us →

    Most Popular Posts

    • Breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, cheese and bell peppers on a white plate
      Sausage and Egg Casserole (Without Bread)
    • DIY desk made from two storage cube bookshelves and IKEA desk top with marble look
      DIY IKEA Desk Hack
    • Iron-on t-shirt with Cricut collage of supplies needed, iron-on cut and weeded, and then the final shirt that says "#tired" in gold iron-on letters
      How to Make a Shirt with Cricut
    • The Office birthday party table with decorations, food, balloons and "it is your birthday" sign
      The Office Theme Birthday Party - "It Is Your Birthday."
    • Teepee style blanket fort made with bedsheets and clothesline hung from a light fixture.
      How To Build The Best Blanket Fort
    • German Pancakes just out of the oven, dusted with powdered sugar in a glass baking dish.
      Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
    See more Most Popular Posts →

    Father's Day

    • Yogurt Toppings on a table for brunch bar, granola, coconut, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi.
      Yogurt Toppings Bar
    • Breakfast charcuterie board with crepe toppings, fruit, spreads, bacon and powdered sugar
      Crepe Toppings Breakfast Charcuterie Board
    • World's Best Pop tie shaped gift tags, one tag taped on a bottle of root beer
      Soda Pop Shirt and Tie - Father's Day Printable & Gift Idea
    • Collage of DIY Father's Day Gifts
      Easy DIY Father's Day Gifts
    • DIY Breakfast In Bed Tray and Kit
    • DIY vinyl tumblers for grandparents
      DIY Grandma and Grandpa Tumblers
    See more Father's Day →

    Summer Recipes

    • two glasses of watermelon slush with lime slices and sugar on the rims
      Watermelon Slushie
    • creamy apple dip in a white bowl with granny smith apple slices surrounding it.
      Creamy Apple Dip
    • 4th of July snacks on a charcuterie board with red, white and blue foods - crackers, meat, cheeses and fruit.
      4th of July Snacks Charcuterie Board
    • Collage of three photos: creamsicle fluff salad, fruit salad with whipped topping, and seven-layer bean dip.
      30+ Easy Potluck Dishes
    • Watermelon feta salad with cucumber and mint in a white bowl.
      Watermelon Feta Salad
    • Marinated grilled chicken thighs on a white platter.
      Best Chicken Thigh Marinade
    See more Summer Recipes →

    Kids Activities

    • An image of a Harry Potter word search next to a wand and a griffindor cloak.
      Harry Potter Word Search
    • A printable summer reading chart with a young girls hand filling in the bubbles.
      Summer Reading Chart Printable
    • Taylor Swift bracelet ideas lots of bead bracelets with taylor swift song names on them on a wrist.
      Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets
    • Tie-dye sugar cookie with neon pink, purple, turquoise and orange swirled together
      Tie Dye Cookies
    • Olympic-Themed Party Ideas, Crafts and Recipes
    • Blind taste test printable worksheet with chocolate chips and a pen
      Blind Taste Test
    See more Kids Activities →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • FAQ

    As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

     

    Copyright © 2023 Pretty Providence LLC