1).  PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F.  COMBINE ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT FOR THE PECANS, IN THE BOWL OF A FOOD PROCESSOR.  PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH.  SPOON THE MIXTURE INTO A ZIP-TOP PLASTIC BAG.

2).  ARRANGE THE PECANS ON A BAKING SHEET IN STAR PATTERNS TO FORM THE SHAPE OF THE TURTLE BODIES. CUT OFF A 1-INCH PIECE FROM THE CORNER OF THE PLASTIC BAG.

3).  SPOON THE MIXTURE OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE PECANS TO FORM THE “SHELLS” OF THE TURTLES.