Make the peanut butter base. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. The mixture may look slightly crumbly at first—don’t worry. Stir in the melted butter until it all comes together.

Shape into footballs. Take about 1/3 cup of the mixture at a time and gently shape into oval “footballs.” This is a perfect step for children to help with. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.

Chill. Transfer the tray to the freezer for 20 minutes, allowing the footballs to firm up before dipping.

Coat in chocolate. Melt your almond bark or candy melts until smooth and glossy. Using a fork, dip each football into the chocolate, letting the excess drip off before returning it to the tray. Allow them to cool completely until the coating is set.

Add the finishing touch. Using white writing icing, carefully pipe laces across the top of each football. This little detail makes them truly festive and instantly recognizable.