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Cozy Chocolate Dirt Cups with Gummy Worms: Easy 5-Minute Dessert

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These quick and easy chocolate dirt cups with gummy worms are a nostalgic, fun dessert that comes together in under 10 minutes. Silky chocolate pudding, crunchy cookie ‘dirt,’ and chewy gummy worms create a playful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
  • 12–15 gummy worms
  • Optional: 2-3 chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour the cold milk into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Add the entire box of instant chocolate pudding mix. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes, or use a hand mixer on low speed, until the mixture thickens. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Squeeze out the air and seal. Use a rolling pin to gently crush the cookies into a mix of fine crumbs and small pea-sized pieces. If using melted butter, transfer crumbs to a small bowl and stir in the melted butter with a fork until evenly moistened.
  4. In 6 small clear cups or jars, layer the ingredients: start with a generous tablespoon of cookie crumbs at the bottom, then add about 1/4 cup of the chocolate pudding mixture. Repeat with another tablespoon of cookie crumbs and another layer of pudding. Finish with a final layer of cookie crumbs (about 1-2 tablespoons) on top.
  5. Gently press the gummy worms into the top cookie crumb layer, leaving about half of each worm sticking out. Arrange 2-3 worms per cup at different angles.
  6. Refrigerate the cups for at least 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the pudding to set. For best results, add gummy worms just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.

Notes

For best results, add gummy worms just before serving to prevent them from absorbing moisture and becoming soggy. The cream cheese adds a rich, cheesecake-like texture; do not skip it if possible. Crush cookies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin for a realistic ‘dirt’ texture. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20 minutes before mixing.

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