Dirt Cups For Kids
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥣 Yield: 8-10 servings
🍽 Category: Dessert
🔪 Keywords: Cheese, Toddler Friendly, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Refrigerator, Easy
Description:
These delightful Dirt Cups are an absolute favorite among kids, making them perfect for birthday parties or any fun-filled occasion! Reminiscent of the childhood joy of crafting “mud pies,” these delectable treats are entirely edible, blending creamy goodness with crunchy cookie crumbs and whimsical candy toppings.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 package (4 servings) chocolate instant pudding
- 1 container Cool Whip (8 oz.)
- Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Decorations:
- Gummy worms
- Gummy frogs
- Candy flowers
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions:
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Prepare Cups: Gather 8 to 10 (7 oz.) clear plastic cups for assembling your Dirt Cups.
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Mix Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, pour in the milk. Add the chocolate instant pudding mix. Using a whisk, beat the mixture until it’s smooth and well blended, which typically takes about 1 to 2 minutes. Allow it to stand for 5 minutes to set.
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Incorporate Cool Whip: Once the pudding has set, gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully incorporated. Add half of the crushed cookies to the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
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Layering: Begin assembling the Dirt Cups by sprinkling about 1 tablespoon of crushed cookies into the bottom of each cup. Then, fill the cups about 3/4 full with the pudding mixture.
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Top Off: Finish off each cup by generously sprinkling the remaining crushed cookies on top of the pudding mixture, creating the “dirt” layer.
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Chill: Place the assembled Dirt Cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
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Decorate: Just before serving, unleash your creativity and decorate each Dirt Cup with gummy worms, gummy frogs, candy flowers, and chopped peanuts to mimic a whimsical garden scene.
These delightful Dirt Cups are sure to bring smiles to the faces of kids and adults alike, evoking nostalgic memories of carefree childhood fun. Enjoy the playful combination of creamy pudding, crunchy cookies, and whimsical decorations in every spoonful!
