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Classic Dirt Cake

A nostalgic and playful dessert combining crushed chocolate cookies with a creamy filling, topped with gummy worms for a fun treat.

Ingredients

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  • 18 oz Chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered sugar
  • 16 oz Whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 2 boxes Chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz each)
  • 4 cups Cold milk
  • Gummy worms (as needed for decoration)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. In another bowl, prepare the chocolate pudding according to the package directions by whisking the pudding mixes with cold milk until well combined and slightly thickened.
  3. Gently fold the prepared chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  4. Carefully fold the whipped topping into the pudding and cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated but still light and fluffy.
  5. In a serving dish, layer half of the crushed cookies on the bottom.
  6. Spread half of the cream mixture over the crushed cookies.
  7. Repeat the layering process, ending with a final layer of crushed cookies on top.
  8. Decorate the top of the dessert with gummy worms as desired.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  10. When ready to serve, scoop out portions and enjoy this delightful dessert!

Notes

For best flavor, allow to chill overnight; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: dirt cake, dessert, chocolate dessert, party dessert