Need a quick and fun snack or dessert idea for your kids? These Dirt Cups just might do the trick!

_{Dirt cups are so good!}

let’s make dirt cups

Making this one is so simple and fun. You only need to have a few items to get started.

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_{Such a fun sweet snack to make for kiddos.}

Crazy Realistic Dirt Cups Ingredients

• 1 package Oreos
• 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• One 8 oz container Cool Whip
• decorations such as gummy worms, candy bugs or frogs, silk flowers.

Directions in making crazy realistic dirt cups

Step 1

First, put the Oreos in a large plastic bag and crush them. You want them to be completely crushed so that the finished product really looks like dirt. I used a rolling pin to help crush mine. (If you have a fancy food processor, it would make your life a lot easier!)  

Step 2

Whisk together 2 cups of cold milk with the chocolate pudding mix. Whisk for about 2 minutes or until completely mixed together.  

Step 3

Mix in the Cool Whip and ¼ of the crushed Oreos.

Step 4

Place a small amount of crushed Oreos into the bottom of your container(s), then top with the pudding mixture.  

Step 5

Cover the top with the rest of your crushed Oreos and decorate as you like.  

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving!

How to serve realistic dirt cups

I made individual Dirt Cups, so I put them in small clear cups. Above is my finished Dirt Cup. These Dirt Cups didn’t last long at my house, and I even made extras.

our experience making dirt cups

The first time I had Dirt Cups was when I was in third grade. I was at my friend Brittany’s house for a day of swimming. Her mom made Dirt Cups for us. She put it in a real terra-cotta planter and put an arrangement of plastic flowers in the center. I was totally fooled. I actually gasped when she dipped a spoon into, what I thought was dirt, and then ate it!

And I can remember actually falling into a fit of giggles with my friend when we realized it was really just pudding and Oreo cookies. Needless to say, it was a big hit for us.

More “Dirt” Recipes and Activities

• How to Make Dirt Cake
• Edible Dirt Pudding
• Dirty Worms {Dessert}

Did your kids enjoy this fun dirt cup dessert? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!