Super Easy to Make Hawaiian Sand Cups for Kids
Super Easy to Make Hawaiian Sand Cups for Kids is a delightful no-bake dessert that brings a taste of the tropics right to your table. With layers of creamy vanilla pudding and crunchy cookie “sand,” these vibrant cups are not only visually appealing but also incredibly fun to make. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, or just as a playful treat, kids will love assembling their own creations. Topped with colorful gummy decorations, these sand cups are sure to be a hit with both children and adults alike. Get ready to make sweet memories with this easy recipe that’s packed with flavor and fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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- 2 Cups Milk
- 1 Small Package Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 1 Package Vanilla Sugar Wafer Cookies (14 oz)
- 1 Cool Whip (thawed)
- Gummy Sharks (or similar items for decoration)
- Paper Umbrella Toothpicks
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk until smooth, then let it set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Crush the vanilla sugar wafer cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Fold the thawed Cool Whip into the thickened pudding mixture, then add half of the crushed cookies and gently combine.
- Layer about ½ tablespoon of crushed cookies at the bottom of clear plastic cups. Fill each cup approximately ¾ full with the pudding mixture and top with an additional 1½ tablespoons of crushed cookies.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Decorate with gummy sharks and paper umbrella toothpicks just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg