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    Dirt and Worms

    Published: Oct 21, 2021 · Modified: Oct 21, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    No, this is not an actual recipe for Dirt and Worms. LOL! It is a fun kids treat made of chocolate pudding (mud), crushed Oreos (dirt), and gummy worms (worms), that are layered to look like earth with worms crawling out. It is a great snack for a birthday, a group of kids, or a fun Halloween treat!

    dirt and worms dessert in a small mason jar
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    1 Ingredients
    2 Step by Step Picture Instructions
    3 More Fun Recipes for Kids!
    4 Did you make this recipe?!
    5 Dirt and Worms Recipe

    Ingredients

    Just 4 ingredients to make this cute kid-friendly snack:

    • 18-20 Oreos
    • Instant Chocolate Pudding
    • Milk (for the pudding)
    • Gummy Worms
    Ingredients for making dirt and worms

    Pudding – of course if you prefer the cook and serve pudding, you can use that. Just make sure you wait to layer your cups until the pudding is set.

    Or if you have a homemade pudding recipe you like to use, that will work too!

    Step by Step Picture Instructions

    Start by preparing the instant chocolate pudding per package instructions. Let it set up, about 10 minutes.

    Now crush the Oreos by placing them in a plastic baggie and using a small frying pan, rolling pin or meat tenderizer to crush them into a fine/medium crumb. You can also pop them in a food processor and pulse about 30-40 times.

    Grab the glasses you will use.

    Pro Tip: you definitely want a clear glass or cup for this treat! You want to be able to see the layers of “mud & dirt”.

    crushed oreos, pudding and gummy worms in a glass

    Place a tablespoon of crushed Oreos on the bottom, and then a heaping tablespoon of pudding, followed by another layer of Oreos and then a layer of pudding.

    Now, place the gummy worms so they stick into the pudding just a little. This will anchor them in the cup.

    Finish by covering the gummy worms with a tablespoon of crushed Oreo (aka. dirt).

    Serve right away or pop in the fridge for a few hours.

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    Dirt and Worms Recipe

    A fun layered dessert or treat that looks like layers of mud (pudding) and dirt (Oreos) with (gummy) worms crawling out of the top.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 cups
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • whisk
    • small clear cups

    Ingredients

    • 3.6 oz box Instant chocolate pudding
    • 2 cups cold milk to prepare the pudding
    • 18 up to 20 – Oreos crushed
    • 5 oz bag gummy worms
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    Instructions

    • Start by preparing your instant chocolate pudding per package instructions.
      Let it set up, this will take about 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile crush the Oreo cookies into a crumble.
      Pulse them in a food processor for 30-40 times, or place them in a baggie and crush them with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.
    • Grab the small clear cups and layer the dirt and worms:
      1 tablespoon crushed Oreos
      1 heaping tablespoon chocolate pudding
      1 tablespoon crushed Oreos
      1 heaping tablespoon chocolate pudding
      anchor the gummy worms in the pudding
      top with another layer of 1 tablespoon crushed Oreos
    • You should have enough to make 6 cups.
    • Serve immediately or pop in the fridge for a few hours.
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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