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Bring some grown-up fun to your next Halloween party with these boozy dirt cups, a playful twist on a nostalgic childhood treat. Creamy chocolate pudding gets spiked with Irish cream, then layered with crushed cookies and topped with gummy snakes for a whimsical touch. They’re rich, chocolatey and a little mischievous, making them perfect for Halloween, game night, or whenever your dessert table needs a boozy upgrade. Quick to assemble and fun to serve, these cups are guaranteed to steal the show.

Boozy Bailey’s Snake Den Dirt Cups.

Irish cream liqueur blends into pudding and whipped topping, layered with crushed cookies and gummy snakes to make these delicious and playful boozy dirt cups.

If you love all things Halloween, also try Halloween Rice Krispie treats, Halloween pretzel snacks and Halloween ice cream floats.

Chocolate mousse in a glass, topped with crushed cookies and gummy worms, creates irresistible dirt cups for adults—Baileys bottle in the background hints at these boozy dirt cups.

Why You’ll Love It

No baking needed: This is a no-fuss, no-oven dessert that comes together in minutes.
Perfect party vibe: A hit at adult parties, especially Halloween or themed gatherings.
Customizable flavors: Easily switch up liqueurs, cookies or toppings for new combos.
Fun presentation: Gummy snakes and layers make this dessert a conversation starter.

A glass of Boozy Dirt Cups chocolate mousse with gummy worms on top, set on a wooden table with a Baileys bottle in the background.

Boozy Dirt Cups Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Instant chocolate pudding: Creamy and rich, the base of the dessert.
Milk: Helps the pudding set and keeps it smooth and silky.
Irish cream: Adds a boozy, creamy depth with notes of chocolate and vanilla.
Whipped topping: Lightens the texture and adds a fluffy finish.
Chocolate sandwich cookies: Crushed to mimic “dirt” and add crunch.
Gummy snakes: A fun, colorful topping that adds a playful and spooky look.

A bottle of Baileys, Jell-O chocolate pudding, cream, coffee grounds, whipped cream, and gummy worms come together for Boozy Dirt Cups—perfect dirt cups for adults to enjoy a playful twist on classic worm and dirt parfaits.

How to Make Halloween Dirt Cups

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Make the pudding base: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix, cold milk, and Irish cream until thickened.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently stir until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Layer the dessert: Alternate layers of pudding and crushed cookies in 5-ounce glasses.
Add gummy snakes: Position them between layers and on top for a playful effect.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate the cups until set and ready to enjoy.

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Substitutions and Variations

Use different liqueur: Swap Irish cream for coffee liqueur, amaretto or chocolate liqueur.
Make it non-alcoholic: Replace the Irish cream with extra milk and a splash of vanilla extract. This non-alcoholic Irish Cream is another option to consider.
Try other toppings: Gummy worms, candy bones or spooky sprinkles work great too. You can also try Haribo Scaremix in place of the gummy snakes or worms.
Add a jello layer: You could start with a layer of lime jello in each cup to look like swamp water.

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Serving Suggestions

Appetizers: Serve Halloween skull potatoes, Halloween ghost pizza and Halloween themed bruschetta.
Halloween cocktails: Enjoy Halloween jello shots or a black lunar elixir cocktail.

Chocolate mousse in a glass, topped with gummy worms for a playful twist on dirt cups for adults, with a Baileys bottle blurred in the background.

How to Store Boozy Dirt Cups

Store: Cover them with plastic wrap and keep them refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Freeze: This recipe isn’t freezer-friendly.

A chocolate drunken worm cups dessert is topped with gummy worms and sits in front of a Baileys bottle on a rustic wooden surface.

Top Tips

Use cold ingredients: Cold milk and chilled Irish cream help the pudding set faster.
Crush cookies finely: A finer texture looks more like dirt and layers better.
Serve in clear cups: Glasses or clear plastic cups show off the fun layers and colors.

A cup of boozy dirt topped with gummy worms sits on a wooden table decorated with dry leaves and moss, making these drunken worm cups dessert perfect dirt cups for adults.

Boozy Bailey’s Snake Den Dirt Cups FAQs

Can I use homemade whipped cream?

Absolutely, just make sure it’s whipped to stiff peaks so it holds up in the pudding.

Would a dairy-free milk work here?

There are plenty of recipes you can use nut, soy or rice milk in, but for this one it’s best to stick with full-fat dairy milk. The reason for this is alcohol already makes the pudding more runny (the same reason you can’t add too much of it to jello desserts) and a water-based milk alternative would turn this dirt dessert into a dirt drink!

A Boozy Dirt Cup dessert with gummy worms on top sits in front of a Baileys bottle on a wooden surface.

Boozy Bailey’s Snake Den Dirt Cups Recipe

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella shares a recipe for boozy Bailey's snake den dirt cups for adults. These worm and dirt parfaits are tasty dessert cocktails.
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Boozy Dirt Cups

By: Bella Bucchiotti
Boozy dirt cups blend chocolate pudding, Irish cream, cookie “dirt,” and gummy snakes into a fun, grown-up treat perfect for parties.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 Box instant chocolate pudding, 3.9-Ounce
  • ¾ Cup whole milk, cold
  • ½ Cup Irish Cream, such as Bailey’s Original Irish Cream, chilled
  • 4 Ounces Cool Whip
  • 18 Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 12 gummy snakes, Haribo Rattlesnakes Gummi Candy or similar

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, add instant chocolate pudding, milk and Irish Cream. Whisk for 2 minutes. Gently whip in the Cool Whip until completely incorporated.
  • Spoon 4 tablespoons of the pudding mixture into the bottom of a 5-ounce glass. On top of the first pudding layer, add 2 tablespoons of the crushed Oreos. Add another 4-tablespoon layer of the pudding.
  • Place a gummy snake on top of this pudding layer, draping its head portion over the side of the glass. Then, add another 2-tablespoon layer of the Oreo crumbs so it appears that the gummy snake is partially buried.
  • Top with 1 or 2 more gummy snakes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Use cold ingredients: Cold milk and chilled Irish cream help the pudding set faster.
Crush cookies finely: A finer texture looks more like dirt and layers better.
Serve in clear cups: Glasses or clear plastic cups show off the fun layers and colors.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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These boozy dirt cups are a fun, cheeky way to bring nostalgia and flavor to your dessert table. With rich chocolate, a kick of Irish cream, and a playful topping of gummy snakes, they’re guaranteed to get people talking. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or a dinner party, or you just want a sweet treat with a twist, these no-bake cups deliver on taste, texture and presentation. Fast, fun and full of personality, what more could you want?

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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7 Comments

    1. Sure, I don’t see why not. The color of the Baileys is very light so that shouldn’t affect the green color. Let me know how it comes out!

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        1. Sure! I bet they’d be good with some mint flavor. I’d swap maybe a third or a quarter of the Bailey’s for Creme de Menthe since it’s quite a strong flavor. But if you love it, then I guess you could swap all the Bailey’s for Creme de Menthe.

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