THE BEST BROWN SUGAR AND BACON-WRAPPED SMOKIES

(Makes 16 servings)

INGREDIENTS:

1(16 oz) package of bacon, cut into thirds

1 (14 oz) package of mini sausages or cocktail wieners

3/4 cup brown sugar (for extra smokiness use dark brown sugar)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350º F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Cut bacon slices into thirds. It’s easier to wrap the smokies with cold bacon, so refrigerate majority of the slab when you start wrapping.

Take a piece of bacon (1/3 of full slice) and wrap it around your sausage. Secure it in place with a toothpick. Continue wrapping.

Place your finished smokies on the baking sheet and sprinkle them liberally with brown sugar …