Dirt Pudding Chocolate Cookie Layers (Printable)

Creamy chocolate pudding layered with crushed cookies and gummy worms for a playful no-bake treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pudding Layer

01 - 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
02 - 2 cups cold milk
03 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed

→ Cookie Dirt

04 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed

→ Decorations

05 - 12 gummy worms

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens considerably.
02 - Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated and smooth, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
03 - Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and roll with a rolling pin until fine crumbs resemble dirt texture.
04 - Spoon a layer of cookie crumbs into the bottom of 6 serving cups or jars. Add a layer of chocolate pudding mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with a generous topping of cookie crumbs to completely cover the pudding.
05 - Decorate each cup with 2 gummy worms, positioning them so they partially emerge from the cookie dirt to create a crawling effect.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled dirt pudding cups for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Theres something genuinely satisfying about telling people youre serving them dirt and watching their faces when they realize its chocolate
  • No oven required, which means you can throw it together in the chaos of a Tuesday afternoon or right before guests arrive
02 -
  • The cookie layer on top needs to be thick enough that no chocolate pudding shows through or the illusion falls apart
  • If youre making these more than a few hours ahead add the worms right before serving or theyll start to melt into the pudding
03 -
  • Put your cookies in the freezer for 15 minutes before crushing and theyll break down into finer crumbs without turning into paste
  • If you cant find whipped topping homemade sweetened whipped cream works but it might not hold up quite as long in the fridge

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