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Graveyard Pudding Cups

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Spooky, no-bake Halloween treats layered with chocolate pudding, cookie “dirt,” and decorated tombstones. Perfect for kids, parties, or a fun October movie night!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, No-Bake
Servings 6 cups
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Zip bag or food processor (for crushing cookies)
  • Clear serving cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup whipped topping (Cocowhip or Truwhip)
  • 10 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (GF if needed)
  • 6–8 clear plastic cups (8–9 oz)
  • 6–8 rectangular cookies for tombstones (GF if needed)
  • Edible gel or frosting (for writing RIP)
  • Optional decorations: gummy worms, candy pumpkins, Halloween sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Whisk pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk in a bowl for 2 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Fold whipped topping into pudding gently with a spatula until combined.
  • Spoon pudding mixture into clear cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Crush sandwich cookies and sprinkle a thick layer on top of each cup.
  • Use gel or frosting to write RIP on each tombstone cookie. Insert upright into cups.
  • Decorate with gummy worms, candy pumpkins, or sprinkles as desired.

Notes

For gluten-free cups, use certified GF pudding mix, sandwich cookies, and shortbread cookies for tombstones. Make ahead by preparing pudding and cookie crumbs a day in advance, but add decorations just before serving to keep them crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Gluten-Free Option, Graveyard Desserts, Halloween, kid friendly, No-Bake Treat, Pudding Cups
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