Kids love to get their hands dirty. That’s why I try to find new and fun ways to get them involved in the kitchen. These easy treats are a lot of fun and can be done quickly with young children. Gabriel and Sofia loved making these – and eating them! Though this is a recipe, it doesn’t actually require any cooking. Perfect activity to do as a family after dinner. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Cup – Chocolate pudding (you can make your own or purchase it)
• 3 to 5  – Chocolate sandwich cookies (pick your favorite)
• 6 – Gummy worms
• 2 Pre-made mini graham cracker crusts (adjust recipe depending on how many you make) OR clear plastic cups if you skip the crusts
• Parchment paper

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Open all 5 sandwich cookies. Scrape off or eat the frosting. The kids really like participating in this part – if you let them eat the yummy frosting middle.
• Place the cookies onto a piece of parchment. Fold the parchment in half so that the cookies are completely covered. You’ll want it to be large enough that crushed cookies won’t spill out. Using a rolling pin,can from your pantry, or other hard item, crush the cookies into a dirt like consistency. Set aside.
• Give each child their pre-made mini graham cracker crust. Give them a spoon so they can fill it with the pudding. If you can’t find these mini crusts (or choose not to use them), you can easily use a clear plastic cup to hold the pudding and toppings. 
• Next let the kids top the pudding with the crushed cookies.
• Cut the gummy worms in half and let the kids stick them into their “cups of dirt.”
• Eat and enjoy!