Creating football themed dirt cups is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to make your own:

1. Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until well combined. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
2. Mix Cream Cheese: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
3. Combine Mixtures: Fold in the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. Then, gently fold in the chocolate pudding until fully combined.
4. Crush Cookies: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs. This will resemble dirt.
5. Layer the Cups: In clear plastic cups, start by adding a layer of the chocolate pudding mixture, followed by a layer of crushed cookies. Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of cookie crumbs on top.
6. Add Gummy Worms: Insert gummy worms into the top layer of cookie crumbs, allowing some to hang over the edge for a fun effect.
7. Decorate: If desired, tint some whipped topping with green food coloring to create a grassy look and pipe it on top. Add football-themed decorations for an extra festive touch.
8. Chill: Place the dirt cups in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to chill.

These simple steps will lead you to a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any football-themed gathering!