Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups are a spooky, delicious way to bring some frightful fun to your dessert lineup! These eerie treats feature layers of rich chocolate pudding topped with crushed cookie “dirt” and spooky decorations like tombstone cookies, candy bones, and gummy worms to create a mini edible graveyard.
Not only are they easy to assemble, but they’re also a fantastic addition to any Halloween party or a fun family night. Pair them with a bubbling witch’s brew or spooky ghost-shaped cookies for an extra festive touch. For a savory bite, serve them alongside Mummy Hot Dogs to keep the spooky theme going!
These Graveyard Pudding Cups will be the talk of your Halloween celebration, offering a frightfully good time with each delicious bite!
Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula or electric mixer
- Whisk
- Food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin
Ingredients
Dirt Cups
- 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix 3.4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 8 oz whipped topping Can also use whipped cream
- 4 cups milk
- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies
Toppings
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- Bone Shaped Sprinkles optional
- 16 gummy worms 2-3 gummy worms per cup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil optional
- 8 Milano cookies or other long light-colored flat cookie
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold milk and instant pudding mix.
- Whisk thoroughly until the pudding is fully dissolved and smooth.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, or until the pudding starts to thicken slightly.
- Once the pudding has thickened a bit, gently fold in the softened whipped topping.
- You can use an electric mixer for a quicker blend or a silicone spatula to do it by hand.
- The mixture will become a lighter shade of brown.
- Using a food processor, crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
- If you don’t have a processor, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or a heavy object like a canned good.
Notes
- Let the mixture chill in the fridge for a few more minutes after folding in the whipped topping to ensure a firmer texture.
- Top with additional whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for added flair.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 73 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 149 IU |
| Sugar | 49 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Calcium | 110 mg |