worms & dirt in cups

This is a fun dessert for any time of year but especially for Halloween!

I used Homemade Jell-O worms for this recipe which I thought were super fun because they looked so real!  Keep in mind that if you are making Jell-O worms, they need to set overnight (and can be a little messy to prepare).  If you prefer you can use Gummy Worms to save time (and energy!)!

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Worms & Dirt Dessert!

This is a fun dessert for any time of year but especially for Halloween!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Holly Nilsson

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Ingredients  

  • 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix 3.4 ounces each, 4 servings size
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • gummy worms or homemade Jell-O Worms

Instructions 

  • If making your own Jell-O Worms, prepare them 1 day ahead of time.
  • Prepare your cups by lining them up on the counter. Place 1 tablespoon of cookie crumbs in the bottom of each cup and add in one "worm".
  • Prepare ONE box of pudding and quickly divide it between the cups. It sets quickly so you will want to do this fast so it can pour and set evenly.
  • Top each cup with an additional tablespoon of cookie crumbs and another worm. Prepare the second box of pudding mix. Working quickly, add ½ cup of cookie crumbs and stir. Pour second layer of pudding in the cups. Top with additional worms and crumbs.
  • Let set in the fridge for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 346 | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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  1. I just made these today. I didn’t have a container tall enough so put the straws in a loaf pan. They needed a little trim to fit. The jello set right away—must be that the pan was super cold so let the jello set faster. I messed up the color but they look even grosser!!
    I’m serving these to my church as part of coffee hour! Lol

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