Chocolate Turtles- Gluten And Dairy Free

1. For the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan, mix together the butter, sugar, and agave over medium heat. Stir continually and bring to a boil.

2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and nuts.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture onto the paper.

4. Place uncovered in the refrigerator while you make the chocolate coating.

5. In a heatproof bowl, add the chocolate and shortening. Then place over simmering water, being careful that the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir until completely melted.

6. Drop 2 teaspoons of the chocolate over each caramel cluster, spreading gently to coat.

7. Place back in fridge until set, 30 minutes to an hour.

8. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.