Take Game Day to the next level with these delicious Football Dirt Cups. They are so easy and perfect to watch the big game.
Everything you love about Oreo Dirt Cake is packed into these individual Football Dirt Cups. The filling is rich and creamy just like the Best Dirt Cups Recipe. Each cup is garnished with an adorable football cookie. These are so cute and kids love them for Super Bowl Desserts along with Football Cupcakes Recipe.
Even as a busy mom, I can easily make these for Super Bowl or any game. They are so simple that you will also have time to make Football Brownies and Easy Football Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
What's in this post: Football Dirt Cups
Why We Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Game Day. It’s a great party food and the football theme is so cute.
- Individual servings. You don’t have to worry about serving this dish when everything is in individual servings.
- Rich and Delicious. It’s delicious with instant pudding mix and so indulgent.
Ingredients
- Milano Cookies – serve as a crisp, chocolate base for the dessert.
- Melting Chocolate – coats cookies or creates a smooth chocolate layer.
- White Writing Icing – used for decorating and adding festive designs.
- Oreo Cookies – adds crunch and chocolate flavor to layers or toppings.
- Chocolate Pudding Mix – makes a creamy, chocolatey filling.
- Cold Milk – required to prepare the pudding mix for smooth consistency.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – whipped to create light, fluffy layers or toppings.
- Powdered Sugar – sweetens whipped cream or other dessert elements.
- Green Food Coloring – adds a festive touch for holiday or themed desserts.
You can find the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the post.
Substitutions and Additions
- Graham Crackers. Swap the oreo cookie crumbs for graham cracker crumbs. You can use chocolate or regular.
- Sprinkles. Top the dessert cups with sprinkles.
- Pudding. You can use vanilla pudding instead of instant chocolate pudding in the dirt pudding cups.
- Nutter Butter football dirt cups. Swap the cookies for Nutter Butters to make the footballs.
- Gummy Worms. Instead of footballs, top the pudding layer with gummy warms.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Use a microwave safe bowl and melt the chocolate in intervals. Then dip the cookies into the chocolate. Remove any excess chocolate from each cookie.
Step 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then place each cookie on the baking sheet. Continue until all the cookies are coated in the melted chocolate.
Step 3. Let the chocolate set and then use the writing icing to draw laces on each of the cookies. They should look like footballs.
Step 4. Crush the Oreos with a food processor.
Step 5. Get out a separate large mixing bowl and whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Place in the fridge to allow the pudding to set. Stir before using.
Step 6. Use a chilled bowl and add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and green food coloring. I used a stand mixer for 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks formed.
Step 7. Assemble the cups with each layer. Start by placing the Oreo crumbs into the bottom of each cup.
Step 8. Next, use a spoon to top with the chocolate pudding.
Step 9. Then pipe the green whipping cream on top.
Step 10. Top each cup with a football cookie. Now, serve and enjoy.
Pro Tips
- Let Chocolate Set – Allow the melted chocolate to fully harden on the cookies before adding white writing icing to prevent smudging.
- Crush Oreos Easily – If you don’t have a food processor, place Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the back of a spoon.
- Prep Work – Measure and prepare all ingredients before starting for smooth assembly.
- Whip Cream Properly – Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for best results when whipping heavy cream.
- Layer Carefully – When assembling, add each layer gently to keep the dessert neat and visually appealing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days. Do not top these pudding cups with the cookies until you are ready to serve.
Yes, the cups can be assembled 1 to 2 days ahead of time. Just wait to add the football cookie on top until ready to serve.
More Football Themed Dessert Recipes
- Football Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
- How to Make a Football Cake
- Chocolate Football Cookies
- Football Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Football Oreo Balls
- Football Pull Apart Cupcakes
Make these easy dirty pudding cups for the next game. Please leave a comment once you do!
Football Dirt Cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz Milano Cookies
- 12 ounces Melting Chocolate
- White Writing Icing
- 20 Oreos
- 1 box Chocolate Pudding Mix 3.3 ounces
- 2 cups Cold Milk
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the melting chocolate based on the package instructions. Dip each of the Milano cookies into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to remove the cookies and carefully take it on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all the cookies are coated in the chocolate.
- Once the chocolate is set use the writing icing draw laces on the center of each of the cookies so that they look like footballs.
- Place the Oreos into a food processor or blender and blend until it’s processed into crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the pudding mix and milk. Refrigerate to allow the pudding to set.
- In a chilled bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and green food coloring. Mix with a stand up or hand held mixer for 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks are formed.
- Then it’s time to assemble the cups. Place Oreo crumbs into the bottom of each cup. Top with the chocolate pudding and then pipe the green whipping cream on top.
- Then top each cup with a football cookie and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
