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Easy Treats Kids Can MakeNo. 3840 · The 2026 edition

Halloween Jello Worm Cups

Creepy-crawly Halloween treats that look like dirt-filled cups with wiggly worms and googly eyes!

13 min Serves 4 Medium

Our own summary of the original by Amber — the full post and photos live at simplymaderecipes.com.

Halloween Jello Worm Cups - Simply Made Recipes
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These spooky Jello Worm Cups feature lime gelatin with gummy worms and candy eyes floating inside, topped with crushed Oreo 'dirt' and more creepy crawlers. They're easy to make with just a few ingredients and perfect for Halloween parties.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 1 cup of water until it reaches a rolling boil.
  2. Take the pot off the burner and stir in the lime gelatin powder. Keep whisking for about 3 minutes, making sure all the granules are fully dissolved.
  3. Add 2 cups of ice to the mixture and continue whisking for 5 minutes. Any ice that hasn't melted after that time can be removed; the liquid should be starting to thicken.
  4. Divide the semi-set gelatin evenly among four cups, each holding about 5.5 ounces.
  5. Insert several gummy worms and a few candy eyeballs into each cup. A toothpick can help position them so they float in the middle of the gelatin.
  6. Place the cups in the refrigerator to set for 30 minutes.
  7. Crush the 10 OREO cookies into fine crumbs. You can do this by sealing them in a sandwich bag and rolling a rolling pin over them, or by pulsing them in a food processor.
  8. Sprinkle the crushed cookies over the top of each cup, then garnish with extra gummy worms and candy eyes. Serve right away.

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