Wiggle, jiggle, and squirm — these Creepy Crawly Green Jell-O Cups are crawling with Halloween fun! Packed with gooey worms and ghostly green slime, they’re a spook-tacular treat kids will love. So easy to make, it’s scary!

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Looking for a no-fuss, frightfully fun treat that’s sure to wiggle and jiggle its way into everyone’s Halloween memories? These Creepy Crawly Green Jell-O Cups are the perfect spooky snack to thrill little monsters and impress party guests!

Each cup is a ghoulish green layer of lime-flavored gelatin, topped with a fluffy swirl of whipped cream and crawling with sweet, squishy gummy worms. They’re slimy-looking, wiggly, and a little gross — in the best way possible. The vibrant colors pop and the fun gummy worms make them as fun to eat as they are to make.

Party Perfect and Kid-Approved

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash, planning a classroom treat, or just looking to surprise your family with something fun, these Jell-O cups are a hit. They’re easy enough for kids to help make and creepy enough to make them giggle with glee.

So go ahead — embrace the slime, pile on the worms, and let your sweet tooth go wild. Halloween only comes once a year… why not make it deliciously weird?

Ingredients For Creepy Crawly Green Jell-O Cups:

1 box (3.94) lime Jell-O or Starbursts watermelon Jell-O
Water
Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
Gummy worms
Clear plastic cups

Ingredient amounts and recipe directions are in the recipe card below with a print option!

How To Make Creepy Crawly Green Jello Cups:

Mix the Jell-O– Prepare the gelatin according to the package instructions.
Pour it into clear cups.
Add the Crawlers – Stick a few gummy worms into the Jell-O and drape them over the edge for a “crawling out of the slime” look. You can also place on in the bottom of the cup.
Chill – Chill in the fridge for about 4 hours, or until fully set.
Top – Top with whipped cream and a gummy worm before servings.

Serve Cold – These are best chilled and served.

Make It Your Own!

Add crushed chocolate cookies and chocolate pudding to the bottom for a “dirt cup” effect.
Try orange Jell-O with candy bugs for a pumpkin patch theme.
Use Halloween sprinkles or edible eyeballs for extra Halloween spookyness

More Jell-O Recipes:

More Gummy Worm Recipes:

Creepy Crawly Green Jell-O Cups

Yield: 6

Ingredients

1 box (3.94) lime Jell-O or watermelon Jell-O
1 1/2 cups boiling hot water
1 1/2 cups cold water
30 Gummy worms
Clear plastic cups
Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Mix the Jell-O– Prepare the gelatin according to the package instructions and pour it into clear cups.
Add the Crawlers – Stick a few gummy worms into the Jell-O and drape them over the edge for a “crawling out of the slime” look. You can also place on in the bottom of the cup.
Chill - Chill in the fridge for about 4 hours, or until fully set.
Top - Top with whipped cream and a gummy worm before servings.
Serve Cold – These are best chilled and served.

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