1. Prepare the Pudding:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes.
2. Let the pudding set for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

2. Color the Pudding:

1. Divide the pudding mixture evenly between two (or more, if using more colors) bowls.
2. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, one color per bowl. Start with a small amount of food coloring and add more until you achieve your desired shade.
3. Stir well until the color is evenly distributed. Pastel colors like pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow are perfect for Easter.

3. Fold in Cool Whip:

1. Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the colored pudding mixtures until well combined. Do not overmix.

4. Crush the Oreos:

1. Remove the filling from the Oreo cookies. You can save the filling for another use or discard it.
2. Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Alternatively, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

5. Assemble the Dirt Cups:

1. Add about 1 tablespoon of crushed Oreo cookies to the bottom of each mason jar (or clear plastic cup).
2. Top with a layer of one of the colored pudding mixtures.
3. Repeat layers, alternating between crushed Oreos and different colors of pudding, until the jars are filled. End with a layer of crushed Oreos on top to resemble dirt.

6. Chill:

1. Cover the jars with lids or plastic wrap.
2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to fully set and the flavors to meld.

7. Color the Coconut “Grass”:

1. Place the shredded coconut in a container with a lid.
2. Add a few drops of green food coloring and a small amount of water (a few drops to 1/2 teaspoon, just enough to help distribute the color).
3. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the coconut is evenly colored. Add more food coloring if needed to achieve your desired shade of green.

8. Decorate and Serve:

1. Just before serving, top each dirt cup with a layer of the green-colored shredded coconut “grass.”
2. Decorate with assorted Easter candies, such as mini chocolate eggs and Peeps.
3. Serve chilled.