Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity shine in the kitchen, especially when you’re planning fun and frugal treats for your little monsters. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, prepping for a school celebration, or just want to make snack time a bit more festive, these Tombstone Marshmallow Snack Packs with PEEPS are a quick and budget-friendly idea that will bring big smiles.
Made with just a few affordable ingredients, including snack pack pudding cups, crushed cookies, and Halloween-themed marshmallows, this no-bake treat is simple enough for kids to help make and spooky enough to impress at any ghoulish gathering!
No-Bake: No oven or stovetop needed, great for little hands and busy parents.
Customizable: Mix and match different flavors, toppings, and decorations.
Kid-Approved: Chocolate pudding, cookies, and marshmallows? Yes, please!
Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos – generic brands work just as well!)
Marshmallow PEEPS (ghosts, pumpkins, or tombstone shapes)
Black writing gel or edible markers
Optional: candy bones, candy eyes, Halloween sprinkles, gummy worms, or mini pumpkins for extra decoration
Start by peeling back the lids on your chocolate pudding cups. These are your “graveyard dirt,” so no need to stir them, just leave them as they are.
Step 2: Crush the Cookies
Take a few chocolate sandwich cookies and place them in a zip-top bag. Crush them with a rolling pin or the back of a spoon until you have fine “dirt” crumbs. Sprinkle a layer of crushed cookies over the top of each pudding cup.
Step 3: Create Marshmallow Tombstones
Use ghost- or tombstone-shaped PEEPS or create your own with plain marshmallows and an edible food marker. Write spooky phrases like “RIP,” “BOO,” or draw a little cross or skull. If using ghost PEEPS, they’re spooky enough to stand on their own!
Step 4: Assemble the Graveyard
Place your PEEPS upright in the pudding cup, gently pressing them into the cookie “dirt” so they stand up. You can also lay them at an angle to create the illusion of a toppled tombstone.
Step 5: Add Finishing Touches
Now’s the fun part! Decorate your spooky scene with mini candy bones, candy eyeballs, gummy worms crawling out of the “dirt,” or themed sprinkles to bring your edible graveyard to life.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
That’s it! You now have a ghoulishly delicious Halloween snack that kids (and adults) will absolutely love.
Use what you have: Leftover Halloween candy or pantry staples? Add them in! Pretzels can be bones, marshmallows can become ghosts, and chocolate chips can be mini rocks.
Make a DIY bar: Let kids decorate their own snack packs as a fun Halloween party activity. Lay out toppings in bowls and let them build their own spooky scene.
Pumpkin Patch: Use vanilla pudding cups dyed orange and add candy pumpkins on top.
Monster Mash: Add green food coloring to vanilla pudding and top with googly candy eyes.
Witch’s Brew: Add green or purple whipped cream on top and swirl in gummy worms and sprinkles.
Afterschool Snacks: Surprise your kids with a themed treat after a long school day.
Movie Night: Pair with a spooky movie for a festive family night in.
Potlucks: Easy to transport and great for sharing, just pop the lids back on the pudding cups after assembling.
Have you made Halloween pudding cups before? What spooky toppings do your kids love? Drop your ideas in the comments, I’d love to hear how you add your own creative twist!
Made with just a few affordable ingredients, including snack pack pudding cups, crushed cookies, and Halloween-themed marshmallows, this no-bake treat is simple enough for kids to help make and spooky enough to impress at any ghoulish gathering!
Why You'll Love This Halloween Treat
Budget-Friendly: Uses inexpensive pantry staples and store-bought items.No-Bake: No oven or stovetop needed, great for little hands and busy parents.
Customizable: Mix and match different flavors, toppings, and decorations.
Kid-Approved: Chocolate pudding, cookies, and marshmallows? Yes, please!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Chocolate pudding cups (snack pack-style, individual servings)Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos – generic brands work just as well!)
Marshmallow PEEPS (ghosts, pumpkins, or tombstone shapes)
Black writing gel or edible markers
Optional: candy bones, candy eyes, Halloween sprinkles, gummy worms, or mini pumpkins for extra decoration
How to Make Halloween Tombstone Marshmallow Snack Packs
Step 1: Prepare Your Pudding BaseStart by peeling back the lids on your chocolate pudding cups. These are your “graveyard dirt,” so no need to stir them, just leave them as they are.
Step 2: Crush the Cookies
Take a few chocolate sandwich cookies and place them in a zip-top bag. Crush them with a rolling pin or the back of a spoon until you have fine “dirt” crumbs. Sprinkle a layer of crushed cookies over the top of each pudding cup.
Step 3: Create Marshmallow Tombstones
Use ghost- or tombstone-shaped PEEPS or create your own with plain marshmallows and an edible food marker. Write spooky phrases like “RIP,” “BOO,” or draw a little cross or skull. If using ghost PEEPS, they’re spooky enough to stand on their own!
Step 4: Assemble the Graveyard
Place your PEEPS upright in the pudding cup, gently pressing them into the cookie “dirt” so they stand up. You can also lay them at an angle to create the illusion of a toppled tombstone.
Step 5: Add Finishing Touches
Now’s the fun part! Decorate your spooky scene with mini candy bones, candy eyeballs, gummy worms crawling out of the “dirt,” or themed sprinkles to bring your edible graveyard to life.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
That’s it! You now have a ghoulishly delicious Halloween snack that kids (and adults) will absolutely love.
Frugal Tips for Making These Halloween Snack Cups
Buy store brands: Generic pudding cups, cookies, and candy work just as well and often cost less.Use what you have: Leftover Halloween candy or pantry staples? Add them in! Pretzels can be bones, marshmallows can become ghosts, and chocolate chips can be mini rocks.
Make a DIY bar: Let kids decorate their own snack packs as a fun Halloween party activity. Lay out toppings in bowls and let them build their own spooky scene.
Variations & Add-Ons
Want to mix it up? Try these fun variations:Pumpkin Patch: Use vanilla pudding cups dyed orange and add candy pumpkins on top.
Monster Mash: Add green food coloring to vanilla pudding and top with googly candy eyes.
Witch’s Brew: Add green or purple whipped cream on top and swirl in gummy worms and sprinkles.
When to Serve These Spooky Treats
Halloween Parties: These are perfect for class parties, trunk-or-treats, or family Halloween gatherings.Afterschool Snacks: Surprise your kids with a themed treat after a long school day.
Movie Night: Pair with a spooky movie for a festive family night in.
Potlucks: Easy to transport and great for sharing, just pop the lids back on the pudding cups after assembling.
Why This Recipe Works for Busy Parents
As a frugal parenting lifestyle blogger, I know how chaotic life can be, especially around the holidays. That’s why I love sharing easy, low-cost recipes that don’t require special tools, hours of prep, or fancy ingredients. This Halloween pudding cup idea is a win all around: no baking, minimal mess, and maximum fun. Plus, you can scale it up or down depending on your event.Final Thoughts
These Tombstone Marshmallow Snack Pack Pudding Cups are a festive, frugal, and fun way to celebrate Halloween without spending a fortune or stressing out. Whether you're making them for a party, a class treat, or a simple at-home celebration, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite.Have you made Halloween pudding cups before? What spooky toppings do your kids love? Drop your ideas in the comments, I’d love to hear how you add your own creative twist!
