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Graveyard Cookie Dessert (Easy Halloween Dirt Cake)

This old-fashioned graveyard dessert is a fun, no-bake Halloween treat made with creamy vanilla pudding, cream cheese, crushed Oreo cookies, candy pumpkins, and cookie tombstones. It's a spooky and delicious family favorite that's perfect for Halloween parties!
Prep Time30 minutes
refrigeration2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Yield: 10 servings
Calories: 249cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 1 13 oz. Halloween Oreo Cookies set aside 8-10 of Halloween Themed Oreo Cookies
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 3.4 oz. vanilla pudding instant - not cook & serve
  • 2 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 8-10 candy pumpkins

Instructions

  • Set aside 8–10 Halloween Oreo cookies to use as gravestones. Place the remaining cookies in a blender or food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  • Add the thickened pudding mixture to the cream cheese and mix until combined.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until evenly combined.
  • Spread a layer of the pudding mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle a layer of crushed Oreo cookies over the pudding.
  • Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of crushed Oreo cookies on top to resemble dirt.
  • Carefully trim the sides of the reserved Oreo cookies to make them resemble gravestones. A serrated knife works best. Use very light pressure and a gentle sawing motion to prevent the cookies from breaking.
  • Insert the Oreo gravestones into the dessert and arrange the candy pumpkins around them to create a spooky graveyard scene.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

*Store up to two days covered, in the refrigerator
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 249cal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.1mg