Ingredients
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- 1 package (3.9 oz) Instant Chocolate Pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 6–12 Milano cookies (to serve as tombstones)
- 1 package gummy worms
- 1 small bag Mellowcreme pumpkins
- Black decorating gel or melted chocolate (for lettering)
- Optional: Whipped topping or green sprinkles for “grass”
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk the Pudding Base
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and the cold milk. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Set the bowl aside or place it in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to firm up completely. - Step 2: Create the Cookie Dirt
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies into a large zip-top bag and seal it tightly. Use a rolling pin or a heavy spoon to crush the cookies until they look like dark, rich soil. You can leave a few larger chunks for “rocks” if you like a bit of extra texture. - Step 3: Prepare the Tombstones
Take your Milano cookies and use the black decorating gel or melted chocolate to write “R.I.P.” or draw small crosses on the top half of each cookie. Let these sit for a minute so the gel sets before you place them in the cups. - Step 4: Layer the Dessert Cups
Take six clear plastic cups or small glass jars. Start by spooning a layer of the crushed cookies into the bottom of each cup. Follow this with a generous layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat the layers until the cup is nearly full, finishing with a thick layer of cookie “dirt” on top. - Step 5: Decorate the Graveyard
Push one or two Milano “tombstones” into the top of each cup so they stand upright. Tuck a gummy worm into the cookie crumbs so it looks like it is crawling out of the earth. Place a candy pumpkin next to the tombstone to complete the festive Halloween scene.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian