In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric hand or stand mixer for 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating for another 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Reserve 3-4 tablespoons of this cream cheese mixture for football laces (step 5)

Mix in chocolate syrup and crushed OREO cookies, until fully combined.

Transfer the dip mixture to a bowl lined with plastic wrap, shaping it into a football. Wrap the plastic tightly around the shaped football and refrigerate for at least an hour, until firm

Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and transfer the football dessert dip to a

serving plate. Cover the football with mini chocolate chips, pressing them gently to ensure full coverage.

Transfer the reserved cream cheese mixture (from step 1) to a Ziploc bag. Cut off a small corner, and pipe the laces onto the football.