"Healthier" Dark Chocolate Turtles

INGREDIENTS 3 ½ oz. dark chocolate 1 cup pitted dates 2 oz. pecan halves (aout 40-45 small halves)

DIRECTIONS 1. Process dates until they become a sticky, thick, jam-like consistency. 2. Roll processed dates into 15 marble-sized balls. 3. Press 2-3 pecan halves into the date balls and then place in freezer for 10 minutes to set. 4. Melt dark chocolate over low heat in a saucepan or in the microwave. 5. Using a spoon, pour a small amount of chocolate sauce over each of the date/pecan mound.  6. Place in freezer for at least 10 minutes.