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                                                  BACON WRAPPED BROWN SUGAR SMOKIES


Serves: About 45
  • 1 (14-oz) package 'lil smokies cocktail links
  • 1 lb maple flavored bacon, cut into thirds
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground chipotle or ancho chili pepper  -- Only if you want 
  • Toothpicks
  • Barbecue sauce for serving
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil spritzed with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Remove the little smokies from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Wrap each smokie with one piece of bacon. Secure through the middle with a toothpick.
  4. In a gallon size bag mix together the brown sugar and ground chipotle pepper.
  5. Add the bacon wrapped smokies to the bag. Seal and gently shake until evenly coated.
  6. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon has crisped.
  8. Serve immediately with barbecue sauce, if desire
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