Walking Dirt Cups

June 30, 2026

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walking dirt cups in mini oreo bags iwth chocolate pudding and gummy worms inside

These walking dirt cups are an easy snack for kids that’s both low-mess and delicious! It is the easiest dirt cup recipe that eliminates the overflowing pudding cups and sticky hands. Made with all the same ingredients as regular dirt cups, this walking dessert is perfect for a classroom snack, after school snack, or as a kids party dessert.

And if you’re looking for more walking desserts, try this walking strawberry pretzel salad or this walking banana pudding.

ingredients for this easy snack for kids: Assorted baking scene with Oreo Mini packets, a bowl of colorful gummy worms, bowls of white frosting and cocoa powder, and a pitcher of milk on a marble countertop

What You’ll Need For These Walking Dirt Cups

Instant chocolate pudding mix
Milk
Oreo mini snack pack bags
Cool whip or whipped cream
Gummy worms

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How To Make Walking Dirt Cups

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Set aside.

Top-down view of a glass mixing bowl filled with chocolate pudding and a whisk, for this classroom snack

Open up 5 of the Oreo mini packs, and stand them up inside of a container to be filled.

mini oreo snack bags open and sanding up in a pan for this after school snack

Divide the pudding between each of the Oreo bags.

a kids party dessert of bags of mini oreos with chocolate pudding to make dirt cups

Add the cool whip to a piping bag with a frosting tip, and swirl some cool whip into the snack bags, or, use canned whipped cream.

Take the remaining Oreo pack, and crush the oreos inside.

Sprinkle the crushed oreos over the cool whip.

Add a few gummy worms to each bag, and enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

Short on time? Make these walking dirt cups even easier by using pudding cups instead of mixing your own. Simply scoop the pudding cups into the bag and you’re ready to go!

Add in your favorite toppings. While traditional dirt cups use oreos and gummy worms, kids can add in any toppings they like.

Make it a dirt cup bar. Set up various toppings with the ingredients and let kids build their own walking dirt cups. It makes a perfect dessert bar for kids parties!

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Caterpillar Grape Skewers-Caterpillar grape skewers bring together simple ingredients with a touch of creativity, forming an easy spring snack for kids that looks as delightful as it tastes. With juicy grapes lined up like a wiggly body and a strawberry perched at the front for a friendly face, this idea works beautifully for snacks, playdates, or reading time.