Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2009

This recipe was a huge hit with the playgroup that we are in. I made them as a snack to compliment a "sand/water playdate" and the kids loved them! I followed the recipe exactly using individual clear cups for the kids. I topped them off with little gummie penguins to simulate a beach.. and put some blue jello on half to simulate water (Yes, I know.. Penguins dont go on a beach, but it was adorable!) - The kids love this recipe!

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2009

Quick dessert and very good. I tried to make this a little healthier: instead of instant pudding mix I bought organic pudding already done, then I omitted the milk and used organic vanilla waffles. The kids didn't care for this but my husband and I loved it.

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2009

I made this with my kids and we had so much fun! They love these kind of desserts! UPDATE - I made this again - but this time I used chocolate pudding - both were great!

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Home Town: Monsey, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2009

These are a fun "food project" to do with kids. My son and my nieces enjoyed making the pudding, crushing the cookies (I put the cookies in a ziploc bag and let the kids smash them with a rolling pin)and layering everything in the glasses. As far as taste goes, they were good but the kids prefer the "mud" version with oreo's and chocolate pudding.

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momof2

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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2008

I tried this recipe and it was a big hit at the birthday party for my granddaughter.I used mini sand pails that were about 3 inches tall.I washed the pails and followed the cup recipe.Kids thought it was so much fun to eat out of the pails.Then they took the pails home for their party favor.This would be great to make any time.

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sandi

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2007

always a big hit at any summer party!!! i use a french vanilla, banana, or butterscotch pudding for a bit more flavor, or try white chocolate!! the mud pie version (chocolate pudding, crushed oreos, and gummy worms is a must for little boys birthday parties and with the addition of some mirangue ghosts and milano cookie tombstones is the perfect desert for halloween!!!! the kids go nuts!!!

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kyevic

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2007

Made these for my daughter's birthday beach party sleepover. The kids loved it...didn't use gummy candies, but placed a little paper umbrella in each cup for a beachy look. Also used a layer of vanilla and a layer of chocolate pudding. Very cute idea!

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SLJ6

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2007

Fun for the kids. My 6 year old got a kick out of making the cookies into crumbs and was very excited to pick out his choice of the gummy treats for on top. MILD pleasant vanilla dessert for me (without the gummy stuff). I tried it again with lemon pudding and crushed gingersnaps and it was even better...but the kids didn't like my version as well. KEEP IT COLD. Chill the bowl and glasses if using them. Keep chilled completely till served. It is not as good room temp.

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THREEICYS

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Reviewed: May 30, 2007

This is wonderful! I used a large child's plastic sand bucket w/ shovel instead of cups. I put gummy sharks, octopus', mini red swedish fish, and alligators on top, along with umbrellas. I also put some gummies thru out the pudding/cool whip mixture-DO NOT DO THIS! It's hard to chew cold gummy candies! Everyone liked it though, including adults! It was yummy!!

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Dian

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Reviewed: May 29, 2007

I make this recipe all the time. It's delicious and goes over well every time I prepare it. I've been making it since my sons were very young. They are now 16 and 17 and still love it. It is also a great companion to "dirt."

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Reviewed: May 1, 2007

Help! Don't know what to do here. It's my 12 birthday on Friday and I need to know ASAP if these are good or not! Help help help help HELP! I'm in desperate need! Even though I'm too young for this site, SORRY! I love to cook, what can I say! But don't worry, my mom knows about it too! -x3-MarMarsh95-x3-

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Marie

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2006

Fun for picnics, the kids make it and clean up, so easy!! We used a bucket and shovel to serve. They LOVE it, try MUD, use chocolate pudding, oreos and Gummy worms!

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2006

I tripled this batch for 1st graders they loved it. We loved it licked the pot clean. Easy and simple.

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2006

I made this for my daughter's 2nd grade beach party. It was a huge hit with the kids and the other moms. Quick and very easy to make.

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2005

I made this as an alternative to cake for my 11 y/o daughter's birthday party. It went over well and was easy to make ahead, tote (we put the glasses in shallow box) and clean up. It was a little drab as we used gummy worms. I think sharks spread throughout the pudding/cool whip filling would be really cute.

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Reviewed: May 28, 2003

This is a fun dessert, really looks like sand! I have made this several times and when I do I always have to give out the recipe. Both kids and adults enjoy this...

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