1 lb raw bacon strips
3 boxes (6 ounce size or bigger) PITTED dates
1 box toothpicks
at least one cookie sheet WITH COMPLETE SIDES! (very important!)
Makes about 150
Cut bacon into thirds. Take a date and wrap with 1/3 strip bacon; toothpick closed. Place in cookie sheet with foil lining (makes cleanup easier). Repeat until you have used all the dates.
Place in a 325 oven for at least 30 minutes (if you use a cookie sheet without sides, you WILL have a grease fire in your oven! I usually prop the oven door open approx 1 inch with a small ball of foil). After 30 minutes monitor until bacon is cooked to your liking… Remove from oven and take “treats” off quickly; place on plate or waxed paper. Can be made ahead of time and frozen – reheat for approx 10 minutes on 275 oven.