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No-Bake Halloween Dirt Cups: 3-Ingredient Easy Dessert

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A quick, no-bake Halloween dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie base topped with a creamy vanilla pudding and Greek yogurt mixture, garnished with gummy worms.

Ingredients

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  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tub (8 oz) thawed whipped topping (optional)
  • Gummy worms for garnish
  • Mini chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a ziplock bag with a rolling pin.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted unsalted butter until evenly coated and resembling wet sand.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit for 1 minute to set.
  4. Gently fold the Greek yogurt into the thickened pudding mixture using a spatula. If using whipped topping, fold it in now as well.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of each serving cup and press down lightly.
  6. Spoon the pudding-yogurt mixture over the cookie base, filling cups about three-quarters full.
  7. Sprinkle another tablespoon of cookie crumbs over the top of each cup to create the ‘dirt’ effect.
  8. Insert gummy worms into the top layer of crumbs so they appear to be burrowing out.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.

Notes

Ensure milk is cold for the pudding to thicken properly. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk yogurt and dairy-free whipped topping. For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate cookies. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; cookies will soften over time.

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