Bacon-Almond Date Wraps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. whole almonds, smoked
1 pkg. dates
8 slices thick bacon
brown sugar (optional)

Preparation

Stuff a whole almond into each date.
Slice each bacon strip into thirds.
Wrap the 1/3 slice of bacon around each almond-stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
Can roll the date in brown sugar before wrapping in bacon (optional).
Place on nonstick cookie sheet.
Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Bake until bacon is crispy.
(Broil 5 1/2-inches from heat with electric oven door partially open.)
Makes approximately 2 dozen.