Football Dirt Cups (Easy Football Snack for Kids)

Football Dirt Cups are the easiest game day snack for kids! Use chocolate pudding cups decorated like mini footballs, topped with crushed Oreos for “dirt” and finished with a green spoon for “turf.”

Around game day, I love serving easy kid-friendly football snacks like football strawberries, pizza bites, and cute themed treats that make the party fun without spending all day in the kitchen — and these pudding cups are perfect for that!

During football season and big game days, I love making easy kid-friendly treats that bring the party excitement to the table. Fun ideas like football chocolate-covered strawberries, football brownies, and football marshmallow pops are always a huge hit! Check out the Football Recipes category for even more football-themed food ideas.

It’s fast and fuss-free — no cooking or baking required!

Uses store-bought pudding cups, making cleanup super easy.

Perfect for game days, football parties, school events, or tailgates.

Kids can decorate and assemble them as a fun activity.

They look adorable on a football-themed snack table.

Can be made ahead and kept sealed until party time.

Supplies You’ll Need

Chocolate pudding cups (individual cups)

White chalk marker (or white paint pen)

Crushed Oreos (blended or smashed)

Green plastic spoons

Equipment Needed

• Blender or food processor
• Small bowl for crushed Oreos (optional)

How to Make Football Dirt Cups

• Blend Oreos until crushed
• Draw football laces on the pudding cup using a white chalk marker

• Remove the seal when ready to serve
• Spoon crushed Oreos over the top of each pudding cup
• Add a green plastic spoon for a fun turf effect
• Serve immediately or chill until party time

Expert Tips

• Keep them fresh longer — decorate the cups, but leave the foil seal on until serving time.
• Easy crush method — if you don’t want to blend Oreos, seal them in a zip bag and smash with a rolling pin.
• Chalk marker — chalk markers wipe off plastic easily if you need to redo lines.

Variations

• Seal-on Display Cups — decorate pudding cups and leave the seal intact for self-serve grab-and-go party treats.
• Football Faces — add little eyes or helmets for a fun kids’ football party theme.
• Cookie Dirt Swap — use chocolate graham crackers or chocolate Teddy Grahams instead of Oreos.
• Homemade Pudding – Make your own pudding and place into clear cups with laces

What to Serve With

Serve Football Dirt Cups alongside other football kid snacks such as:

• Football chocolate-covered strawberries
• Mini sliders
• Veggie cups with ranch
• Soft pretzel bites
• Appetizers like this Seven Layer Dip Recipe

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Decorate the cups and store them sealed. Add Oreos right before serving for the best texture.

Do the Oreos get soggy?
If refrigerated overnight, the pudding will soften. For crunch, add right before serving.

Can kids make these?
Yes — it’s a perfect DIY snack station! Pre-crush the cookies and let kids assemble.

They’re also great for birthday parties, tailgates, and Super Bowl gatherings!

Storing

• Store decorated pudding cups without Oreos in the refrigerator up to 2–3 days
• Add Oreos just before serving for the best texture

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Serving Size

Each pudding cup = 1 serving
Adjust quantity based on party size or number of kids

Prep Time & Active Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Active Time: 10 minutes