Chili Bacon Breadsticks

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Let bacon stand at room temperature to soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Wrap one bacon slice gently in a spiral around each breadstick and arrange on a tray. (Breadsticks may be wrapped 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered).
4. 4
   In a shallow dish long enough to fit breadsticks stir together sugar and chili powder until combined well, pressing out any lumps with the back of a fork.
5. 5
   Roll each breadstick gently in mixture, coating bacon well, and arrange about 1/2-inch apart on rack of a broiler pan.
6. 6
   Bake breadsticks 20 minutes, or until coating is carmelized and bacon is deep golden. Loosen breadsticks gently from rack with a metal spatula and cool until firm enough to pick up, about 10-15 minutes. (Bacon will become crisp and breadsticks will harden as they cool.).
7. 7
   Serve breadsticks at room temperature.