Water Chestnut Canapes

Directions

1. 1
   Cut bacon in half crosswise.
2. 2
   Wrap 1/2 slice bacon around chestnut and secure with toothpick.
3. 3
   Place on foil lined cookie sheet and bake in 400° oven until bacon is done, pouring off excess grease during baking.
4. 4
   Thoroughly combine sugar and catsup (this will be grainy).
5. 5
   When bacon is done, dip each chestnuts into sauce and return to cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Place under broiler until sauce bubbles and browns slightly.
7. 7
   Watch carefully!
8. 8
   The sauce burns easily.