Dirt Pudding Chocolate Cookie Layers (Printer-friendly)

Creamy chocolate pudding layered with crushed cookies and playful gummy worms for a whimsical 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 instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until mixture thickens considerably.
02 - Gently fold whipped topping into pudding mixture until fully incorporated and texture becomes smooth and creamy.
03 - Crush chocolate sandwich cookies using food processor or place in zip-top bag and crush with rolling pin until fine crumbs resemble dirt texture.
04 - Spoon cookie crumbs into bottom of 6 serving cups. Add chocolate pudding layer. Repeat layering process, finishing with generous cookie crumb topping to completely cover pudding surface.
05 - Insert 2 gummy worms into each cup, positioning them partially buried in cookie crumbs to create crawling effect.
06 - Refrigerate assembled cups for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate nostalgic treat that adults get just as excited about as kids
  • No baking required means you can throw it together in twenty minutes flat
  • The presentation possibilities are endless and always spark joy
02 -
  • The cookie layer at the very bottom will soften over time which some people prefer but if you want it to stay crunchy serve within a few hours
  • Clear glasses are your friend here because the layered look is half the fun of this dessert
03 -
  • Let the cookie crumbs sit at room temperature while you prep so they dont harden from refrigeration before layering
  • Make extra cookie dirt and keep it in a separate container to refresh any servings that have been sitting out

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