Shark sand cups are a huge favorite of my kids; we have been making them since Kylie was in preschool. Over the years, we have started to make them with different themes. This is a fun treat for kids of all ages.

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This summer the girls have had a ton of fun in my kitchen making up new snacks to share with their friends! Now with it being summer, Michael decided that we need to do shark ones for Shark Week. Bella insisted on teddy bear crackers for her sand cups.

Sand Cups Ingredients:

How To Make Shark Sand Cups Directions:
In a separate bowl, make your pudding by following the direction on the package and set aside to allow it to set and firm up
Using a food processor grind up your vanilla wafers to create the sand for the bottom of the cup. I personally love my Ninja for smaller jobs like this.
After your pudding has set and thickened, mix in the whipped topping.
Fill the bottom of your cups or bowls with the ground vanilla wafers.
Scoop in the pudding and whipped topping mixture.

Top with your choice gummy and sprinkle over the remaining vanilla wafers to give it a sand effect.
You can also decorate the cups or bowls with stickers as well to match a theme for a party or snack meal as well.

Yes, we ended up with a couple of cups with sharks eating the teddy bears!! What is your favorite snack to whip up with the kids??

Shark Week Desserts:
Shark Week Activities To Do:
Dessert Recipes to Check Out
- 2 Ingredient Desserts
- Cake Mix Cookies
- Peanut Butter Desserts
- Ice Cream Floats
- Potluck Desserts
- Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake
Shark Sand Cups!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Box Instant Vanilla pudding
- 1 Box Vanilla Wafers
- 1 Tub Whipped Topping
- 3 Cups Milk
- Shark Gummies
Instructions
- In a separate bowl make your pudding by following the direction on the package and set aside to allow to set and firm up
- Using a food processor ground up your vanilla wafers to create the sand for the bottom of the cup
- After your pudding has set and thickened mix in the whipped topping
- Fill the bottom of your cups or bowls with the ground vanilla wafers
- Scoop in the pudding and whipped topping mixture
- Top with gummy of your choice and also sprinkle over the remaining vanilla wafers to give it a sand effect
- You can also decorate the cups or bowls with stickers as well to match a theme for a party or snack meal as well.
Mimi says
Hahahaha! Very cute indeed. Mimi xxx
Sondra says
This looks like so much fun! I love how the ground up wafers look like sand. Great job. Thanks for sharing!
Amberjane says
They look delicious
Becca Lynn says
These are so stinkin’ cute. And absolutely perfect for shark week!
Melanie says
A definite treat to serve for a boy’s birthday with a shark theme!
Edye says
These are too cute, Jenny! Thanks for sharing =)
Blessings,
Edye
Sherry Legan says
Super cute. I’m planning a beach party for my grandson. We’ll be making these!
Thanks for sharing!
Angela says
These are too cute!
Megan says
These are so cute! I can picture these as a perfect treat at a summer party!
Leslie says
Those are so cute! I love that you used a couple layers of ‘sand’, too.
Jessica says
How many little cups does it make?
Joanne says
Such a cute idea!