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Dirt Pudding

Mixing the sugar and corn starch thoroughly will prevent lumps.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 8 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 to 15 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 12 chewy candy worms

Directions

  1. Mix sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl.  Whisk in milk and egg yolks until well blended.

    Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes.  Cook until pudding is thick and has boiled at least 1 minute.  Remove from microwave.  Stir in butter and vanilla.  Cover surface with plastic wrap.

    Chill 2 hours.

    Layer pudding and cookie crumbs in individual clear bowls or stemware, ending with cookie crumbs on top.  Garnish with chewy candy worms.