What are dirt cups made of?

Dirt Cups FAQ's Oreo dirt cups are usually made with a pudding mixture, Oreo cookie crumbs, and gummy worms . You can use any type of pudding you like, but chocolate is the most popular.

What do Dirt Cake Oreos taste like?

What do they taste like? Despite the ballyhoo that Oreo stirs up with the gummy worm imagery on the package, these just taste like good chocolate Oreos . If you really think about it, you might get a little bit of fruity flavor. But that could just be a sprinkle placebo making my brain taste things that aren't there.

When did Dirt Cake Oreos come out?

The newest Oreos will hit the shelves on March 4 The brand announced Tuesday that its limited-edition Dirt Cake flavored cookie will make its nationwide debut on March 4.

What is the history of dirt cups?

HISTORY OF DIRT CUPS The first print-version of a classic dirt cake appeared in a 1988 issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and included cream cheese, margarine, confectioners' sugar, Cool Whip, and pudding mix sandwiched between layers of chocolate cookie crumbs and frozen overnight.

What is the new flavor of dirt Oreos?

Oreo Dirt Cake On the outside, it features the classic chocolate cookie with gummy worm-inspired sprinkles on top; and on the inside, it's got a layer of brownie-flavored creme atop a layer of chocolate creme with Oreo wafer crumb. The limited-edition cookie will be available nationwide while supplies last.

Are dirt cake Oreos real?

Dirt cake is chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a layer of crushed Oreos. Once you start chewing these, that is essentially what is in your mouth. They are delightful. Cons: The gummy worm sprinkles might look nice, but, sadly, they do not taste like gummy worms, or anything else for that matter.

What flavor is the worm and dirt Oreo?

The Dirt Cake Oreo will feature a chocolate cookie filled with a layer of brownie-flavored creme and a layer of chocolate creme mixed with Oreo crumbs. The cookie is also topped with multicolored gummy worm-inspired sprinkles. Imagine making your dirt cake with these Oreos—then you'd have the most dirt cake dirt cake.

What cookie did Oreo knock off?

Oreo was created in 1912 as an imitation of Hydrox. Oreo eventually surpassed Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived by many as an Oreo off-brand, despite the opposite being the case.

What is the new Oreo flavor in 2024?

We're only a few weeks into January, but it already seems like 2024 is the year of the Oreo cookie. Oreo started the year by announcing three new products, including its first-ever new Cakesters flavor, a Black & White cookie flavor, and the addition of Gluten Free Golden Oreos to its permanent line.

What is the oldest Oreo flavor?

Oreo launched the classic chocolate cookie in 1912 to widespread acclaim and quickly became America's favorite chocolate cookie. Then, in the 1920s, Oreo launched its first non-chocolate flavor, the Oreo lemon crème .

What is dirt cake made of?

Dirt Cake Ingredients This fun dirt cake recipe is easy to make with these convenient ingredients: Oreos, cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, frozen whipped topping, and instant vanilla pudding mix .

Where did dirt cups originate?

According to The Food Timeline, a historical resource developed by the late reference librarian Lynne Olver, dirt desserts most likely originated in home kitchens in the 1980s Midwest. “None of the articles we checked attribute this recipe to a particular person or food company.

How do you make mud in a cup?

Whisk cold milk and pudding mix together in a bowl for 2 minutes. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir whipped topping and 1/2 of the crushed cookies into pudding. Spoon 1 tablespoon crushed cookies into each of eight small glasses or ramekins; spoon pudding on top, filling 3/4 full.

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Oreo Dirt Cups, a kid friendly four ingredient snack and party recipe that is made with layers of crushed Oreo’s, and a creamy pudding mixture. It is then topped off with gummy worms to make it look like dirt. A fun treat for even the youngest at heart! This Dirt Cups Recipe with bring lasting memories to your family.

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What’s In A Dirt Cup?

The great thing about this recipe is that it is uses simple ingredients that everyone loves. You start with a chocolate pudding base and add a whipped topping then add crushed Oreo’s with the filling removed and garnish with your favorite gummy worms.

I have always thought that dirt cups were the funnest things! They are perfect for a kid’s birthday party, but can be changed up for just about any occasion. Some of my favorite toppings to add to Oreo dirt cups are:

Gummies: Gummy bears, Gummy worms, Gummy fruit, Gummy Sharks, Gummy frogs
Crackers: Teddy grams, Animal cookies, Pretzels
Candy: M&M’s, Mini candy bars, or any of your favorite candy

How To Make Oreo Dirt Cups

Whisk together pudding and milk in a medium bowl for 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
Fold in whipped topping into chocolate pudding until well combined.
Spoon into 10 {6 oz} plastic cups.
Top with the remaining cookie crumbs.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Top with 2 gummy worms each just before serving.

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Fun Themes For Oreo Dirt Cups

Dirt cups with pudding are the perfect canvas for just about any holiday or party. Here are a list of some of my favorite theme ideas.

Halloween: Cut Milano cookies in half and add saying on them like R.I.P. to make them look like a grave stone. Then and fun elements like candies that look like pumpkins or plastic spiders.
Easter: Use vanilla pudding and add 2-3 fun Easter colors and layer them in a cup. Then top with a Peep candy bunny and place candy robin eggs around the bunny.
Dinosaur: I found cute mini dinosaurs and trees at the dollar store. Not only do your kids get a treat, but they get a toy as well.

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How Far In Advance Can You Make Them?

That great thing about this recipe is that it is basically just pudding. You can pre-make these 2-3 days in advance and just store them in the fridge until you are ready to serve them to your guests. If you are going to keep them in the fridge longer then 24 hours put the Oreo topping on before serving so it does not get soggy.

Dirt Cups Recipe

Dirt Cups, a kid friendly four ingredient snack and party recipe. Made with layers of crushed Oreo's, a creamy pudding mixture. Then topped off with gummy worms to make it look like dirt. A fun treat for even the youngest at heart! This Dirt Cups Recipe with bring lasting memories to your family.

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Resting Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Ingredients

1 3.9 ounce package chocolate instant pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 8 ounce whipped topping
20 Oreo cookies finely crushed, with filling removed
10 gummy worms

Instructions

Whisk together pudding and milk in a medium bowl for 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
Fold in whipped topping into chocolate pudding
Spoon into 10 {6 oz} plastic cups.
Top with the remaining cookie crumbs.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Top with 2 gummy worms each just before serving.

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April King

Hi I'm April! I've been married to my husband, Brent for 17 years, and we have 3 kids who keeps us on our toes. I love to create easy, simple, yet delicious family friendly recipes. If I'm not in the kitchen you can find me in the carpool lane, dance recitals, sitting on the football field, or chasing our busy toddler.

9 Comments

Janelle
July 15, 2020 at 6:41 pm ·Reply

These were perfect for my nephews kids party!
Sara Welch
July 15, 2020 at 7:59 pm ·Reply

What a fun idea and treat for kids! Definitely going to be letting my kids give these a try; looks too fun to pass up!

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Nart at Cooking with Nart
July 15, 2020 at 9:28 pm ·Reply

These are so cute! My nephews are niece are definitely going to love them!
Kushigalu
July 16, 2020 at 1:18 am ·Reply

What a delicious treat to try for lil one. Pinned. Thanks for sharing
Dannii
July 16, 2020 at 3:13 am ·Reply

These look so much fun. They would be perfect for my son’s birthday party.
Lindsey
June 8, 2021 at 6:49 pm ·Reply

Is it 1.8 ounces cool whip or (1) 8 ounce tub of cool whip?
- April King
  June 8, 2021 at 7:09 pm ·Reply
  
  It calls for one 8oz. tub of cool whip.
Joyce Waldon
June 23, 2021 at 12:47 pm ·Reply

Made these or VBS, I used chocolate animal crackers and crushed them in place of Oreo. They were a hit.
- April King
  June 23, 2021 at 1:46 pm ·Reply
  
  Such a great idea to use chocolate animal crackers. Thank you so much for sharing.

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