line & lee peanut butter balls

makes 30-40 balls
recipe note: easy

2 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) - room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 cups rice krispies
1 package crushed pecans (trader joe's)
1 (11.5 oz.) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
sea salt or kosher salt for dusting

mix the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. once combined, add the rice krispies. form into balls, then chill on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator. meanwhile melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double broiler. using two spoons or long skewers, dip each ball in chocolate and allow to cool on a cookie sheet. dust with sea salt (or kosher salt). store in fridge until ready to use.