Spooky Graveyard Dirt Cups Recipe For a Fun Halloween Party Treat

If you’re looking for a Halloween dessert that’s easy, fun, and delicious, these Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are a must-try. Made with layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crushed chocolate cookies, they’re as simple to prepare as they are tasty.

The real fun comes in decorating—top each cup with cookie “tombstones,” gummy worms, and spooky sprinkles to create your own edible graveyard scene. Since they’re served in individual cups, they’re perfect for parties, school events, or handing out as special treats.

This recipe is quick to assemble and can be made ahead, so you can focus on enjoying the festivities. Whether you’re hosting a big Halloween bash or having a cozy night in, these Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups will be a spooky hit.

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Equipment You Will Need

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Electric mixer
• Ziploc bag and rolling pin OR food processor
• Spatula
• Ice cream scoop

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These Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are creamy, chocolatey treats layered with crushed cookies and pudding for a spooky Halloween dessert. Topped with cookie tombstones, sprinkles and gummy worms, they’re a fun and festive treat for kids and adults alike.

• Total Time: 55-60 minutes
• Yield: 10 cups 1x

Ingredients

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3.9 oz chocolate pudding mix

2 cups cold milk (or as directed on pudding mix package)

4 oz cream cheese, softened

4 oz cool whip

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

29 Oreos (double stuffed or regular)

Gummy worms (I used Trolli sour electric crawlers)

Halloween sprinkles (I used Great Value Day of the dead sprinkle mix)

Black writing gel

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Instructions

1. Mix chocolate pudding with milk according to package directions and set aside. For my package it required 2 cups of cold milk to be added to the pudding mix.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth.  Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
3. Next, add the vanilla extract.
4. Combine the cream cheese mixture with the pudding mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Add the cool whip and mix until just combined.
6. Cover in saran wrap and place in the refrigerator.
7. Crush the Oreo cookies in a zip lock bag with a rolling pin.
8. Use the black writing gel to write “RIP” on the top of the Milano cookies to make the tombstones.
9. Add about 1 tablespoon crushed Oreo cookies to the bottom of each cup.
10. Next, add a scoop of the pudding mixture to each cup. Smooth the layer out with the back of a spoon. (I used an ice cream scoop filled about half way for each layer.)
11. Repeat adding another cookie layer and another pudding mixture layer.
12. Top with 2 tablespoons of crushed cookies.
13. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
14. Decorate the dirt cake cups before serving with your cookie Tombstones, sprinkles, and gummy worms.

Notes

• Cookies and gummy worms will get soggy upon sitting so be sure not to add them too soon before enjoying.
• Store these dirt cake cups in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

• Author: Little Party Pixie
• Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Sweet Treats

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Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are perfect for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, or family movie nights with a spooky twist. Their mix of creamy pudding, crunchy cookies, and playful toppings makes them a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults. Best of all, they’re easy to customize with your favorite candies and decorations. For more fun and simple themed recipes, check out my other party-ready dessert ideas.

If you enjoyed this recipe, try Oreo Truffle Spiders and Pumpkin Dip for more fun and festive Halloween treats.

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