Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Directions

1. 1
   If desired, you will also need a toothpick for each date, and it should be soaked in a bowl of water for several minutes prior to using.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 375 F.
3. 3
   Place 1 almond in each date (into the slit where the pit was removed).
4. 4
   Cut each strip of bacon into 2 pieces.
5. 5
   Wrap one piece of cut bacon around each date.
6. 6
   Either secure with a pre-soaked toothpick or just place them seam side down on a rimmed baking tray.
7. 7
   Bake for 10-12 minutes, until bacon is crisp.
8. 8
   If you need to make these prior to serving, just assemble and refrigerate until ready to bake.
9. 9
   Bake right before serving or bake and then reheat in microwave for 2 minutes.