Spooky Graveyard Dirt Cups (Perfect For Halloween!)

These spooky graveyard dirt cups are so fun! Filled with creamy chocolate pudding and cool whip, then topped with crushed Oreos these dirt cake cup desserts are easy to make. Then add lots of spooky Halloween style headstones, ghosts, bones and gummy worms to make the ultimate fun dirt pudding Halloween dessert.

 

I made Classic Easy Dirt Pie Cups a while back and mentioned a whole bunch of variation ideas in the post. With Halloween coming around the corner I knew making a Halloween version would make my favorite kid laugh! I wasn’t disappointed, her eyes got really big when she saw this dessert. Last year I also made a Graveyard Halloween Poke Cake which is similar to dirt pie cups, and it was also a big hit!

Why We Love Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups

• Quick and easy dessert to make! Most of the time comes from decorating this dessert with spooky decorations, the basic dessert is quick and easy.
• Perfect for Halloween- Very spooky and will make everyone laugh.
• Kids can help!– This is the perfect dessert to have the kids help make. Even the littlest kids can help crush Oreos, sprinkle candy bones and add gummy worms.
• Full Of Chocolate– Chocolate is always a winner for a crowd pleasing dessert.
• Individual Portions– Individual portions of this dessert make it perfect for Halloween parties and sharing, or to bring in for a classroom treat when allowed.

Ingredients For Your Shopping List

For The Graveyard Pudding Cups

• milk
• Instant chocolate pudding mix 3.4 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
• whipped topping (like cool whip) Can also use whipped cream. Soften on the counter if frozen.
• chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) crushed, use a food processor or a large zip-top bag to crush the cookies

For The Spooky Halloween Themed Toppings

• gummy worms
• Milano cookies– Milano Cookies come in lots of flavors, so use your favorite. You can also use any long and thin crunchy vanilla cookie.
• chocolate chips optional – This is used to make ghost and RIP decorations on the cookies. A black decorating gel like Wilton’s or Betty Crocker, or even food coloring markers can also be used to add the details also.
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional – This is also used for decorating the cookies.
• Bone Shaped Sprinkles optional These are usually pretty easy to find around Halloween at most grocery stores or craft stores with a baking section. You can also find bone shaped sprinkles here.

How To Make Graveyard Dirt Pie Cups

1. Put cold milk and pudding in a large bowl. Mix the instant pudding with a whisk until it fully dissolves.
2. Place the pudding in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, or until the pudding mixture begins to thicken and set just a little.

3. Fold in softened whipped topping into the chocolate pudding, mixing well. I used an electric mixer but you can also use a silicone spatula. The pudding will turn a lighter color brown.

4. Layer the pudding evenly between the cups. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to chill and set further.
5. Crush cookies in a food processoar or in a strong zip top bag. If using a bag you can use your hands, a rolling pin or even a heavy canned food item to gently roll over and crush the cookies.

6. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave, then add to a small pastry bag or zip-top bag. Cut a small hole in the tip of the bag then use to decorate Milano cookies like gravestones and ghost faces. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes so the chocolate sets up.

7. Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs on top of each dirt pie cup evenly to resemble dirt. Press the bottom half of the Milano cookie ghosts and gravestones into each cup.
8. Add gummy worms and bone sprinkles to decorate, then enjoy!

Then eat and enjoy your Halloween treats!

How Far In Advance Can I Make These Graveyard Dirt Cups?

Chocolate pudding can last for 5-7 days in a refrigerator. You can easily make the pudding two or even three days in advance.

Add plastic wrap over the pudding or it can start to develop a thin chewy “skin” layer on top. This layer won’t hurt you, but the texture is just a little weird.

I recommend adding the oreo cookie crumbs, tombstones, and other candies no more than 24 hours before you would like to eat your desserts. The cookies and candies can absorb moisture from the pudding which can cause them to become soggy if decorated too far in advance. It’s best to decorate as close as you can before you serve these treats.

The tombstone cookies can be decorated with chocolate 3-4 days in advance, just leave them out of the pudding until you are ready to serve so they don’t become mushy.