Step 1

Process dates in a until they become a sticky and very thick jam-like consistency.

Step 2

Roll the processed dates into 15 marble-sized balls using the palms of your hands (if your hands are slightly wet from washing the dates will not stick to your hands when rolling), place the balls on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Press 2-3 pecan halves into the date balls and then place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.

Step 4

Heat a small saucepan over very low heat and add in the dark chocolate, stir continuously until melted into a smooth sauce. Remove from the heat.

Step 5

Using a spoon, pour a small amount of chocolate sauce over each date/pecan mound. Repeat until each one is covered with the chocolate. The chocolate sauce will harden quickly becoming a shell over the date/pecan mounds.

Step 6

Place in turtles in the freezer to set for at least 10 more minutes.

Step 7

Keep turtles cold (in the fridge is fine) until ready to serve.

Step 8

Enjoy!