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Chocolate Turtles

Chocolate turtles are a classic confection loved by everyone. This raw, melt-in-your-mouth version is a guilt-free treat when eaten with a glass of cold, fresh almond or walnut milk.

Yield: About 16 pieces

Ingredients

Directions

1.  Put the almond butter, cocoa, and agave in a large bowl and slowly stir to blend until a sticky, stiff dough forms.
2.  Line the bottom of an 8-inch square pan with parchment or waxed paper.
3.  Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll into balls about 1¼ inches in diameter. Rinse and dry your hands periodically if they get too sticky. Set the balls into the pan so they are not touching.
4.  Gently press a pecan half into the top of each ball. Cover the pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours prior to consuming. They’ll become a little bit firmer but will still be pleasantly soft and chewy. I prefer to store and eat them directly out of the freezer, as they become quite firm but still chewy, and the pecan gets crunchy. Whichever method you choose, always store your candies in a tightly sealed container, either in the refrigerator for up to  3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.