Dates Wrapped in Bacon

By Shelly17

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.