Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups Halloween (Recipe for Printing)
Chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and candy pumpkins create a delightfully playful Halloween dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Base Mixture
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2 cups cold whole milk
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1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
→ Toppings and Garnishes
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15 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
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16 candy pumpkins (such as Brach’s Mellowcreme)
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant pudding mix for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
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Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until smooth and fully combined.
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Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they form fine crumbs.
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Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cookie crumbs into the bottom of each serving cup. Add a layer of pudding mixture, then additional crumbs. Repeat layering until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of cookie crumbs on top.
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Gently press 2 candy pumpkins into the top of each cup. Optionally, pipe green icing vines for decoration if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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These dessert cups can be assembled up to a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
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Crush the cookies as finely as possible to achieve a convincing soil texture.
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Let children assist with assembling and decorating for an interactive cooking activity.
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For variety, substitute candy pumpkins with gummy worms or stir 1/4 cup peanut butter into the pudding mixture.
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Present in individual mason jars for festive serving.