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Fun Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups Recipe

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Fun Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are a spooky and delicious Halloween dessert featuring layers of Oreo cookie crumbs, creamy chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Decorated with Halloween-themed treats like Milano cookie gravestones, ghost marshmallows, and pumpkin candies, these cups are perfect for parties and festive celebrations.

Ingredients

For the Crumb Layers:

  • 2 packages family size Oreo cookies (19.1 oz each)
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup (divided, use good quality for richer flavor)

For the Pudding Filling:

  • 16 oz whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz each, Jell-O brand recommended)
  • 4 cups whole milk (cold)

For the Spooky Decorations:

  • Black cookie decorating icing (Betty Crocker recommended)
  • Milano cookies
  • Mini pumpkin-shaped candies
  • Assorted Halloween-themed sprinkles
  • Ghost-shaped marshmallow treats (Peeps)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oreo Cookie Crumbs: Place the Oreo cookies into a food processor in batches and process until they form fine crumbs. Transfer all crumbs into a large bowl and set aside for assembly.
  2. Make the Chocolate Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the cold whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix for about 2 minutes until thickened. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain, creating a creamy pudding mixture.
  3. Add Chocolate Syrup to Pudding: Drizzle 1/2 cup of chocolate syrup into the pudding mixture and gently swirl a few times for a streaky effect. Chill the pudding mixture in the fridge until ready to assemble.
  4. Assemble the Individual Graveyard Cups: Arrange 18 serving cups (about 9 ounces each). Add 2 tablespoons of Oreo crumbs to the bottom of each cup, spoon under 1/4 cup of pudding mixture over crumbs. Repeat with another 2 tablespoons Oreo crumb layer, then the remaining pudding. Top each cup with 1 tablespoon of Oreo crumbs. Tap gently between layers to even them out.
  5. Make ‘Fresh Dirt’ Cookie Crumbs: Stir the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate syrup into leftover Oreo crumbs until clumpy and moist in appearance. Set aside for decoration.
  6. Decorate the Graveyard Cups: Use black cookie decorating icing to write "RIP" or spooky sayings on Milano cookies. Press them into the tops of cups as gravestones. Add ghost marshmallows, mini pumpkin candies, and Halloween sprinkles. Top with the clumpy ‘fresh dirt’ crumbs to resemble freshly dug earth. Get creative with designs for a fun effect.
  7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the decorated graveyard cups until ready to serve or enjoy immediately as a festive spooky treat.

Notes

  • Use cold milk for best pudding consistency.
  • Chilling the pudding and assembled cups improves texture and flavor.
  • You can decorate half the cups for variety if desired.
  • Tap cups gently between layers for neat layering.
  • Use good quality chocolate syrup for richer flavor.

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