Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Simply made hors d'oeuvres that are crisp and chewy, savory and sweet.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 12 appetizers

Ingredients

• 6  slices  very lean bacon, 7 inches long,halved crosswise
• 12  pitted medjool dates
•  light brown sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Soak 12 tooth picks in water for 15 minutes; preheat oven to 500°; line a jelly roll with parchment paper.
2. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and skewer with a toothpick; place seam side down on the baking sheet; sprinkle with brown sugar if desired.
3. Bake 6 minutes or until well browned; rotate and bake 2-4 minutes more until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels; cool a bit and serve.