Hot Dates

This recipe also come from Sandra Lee's Cocktail Time book. These came out really good!

1 pkg (8 oz) pitted dates (Sunsweet brand)
1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks drained ( I cut them in half so maybe the tidbits would have been better)
1 pkg (16 oz) bacon, cut in half. I wouldn't suggest a thick cut bacon.

Preheat the broiler.

Soak wooden toothpicks in water for about 15 minutes.

Cut a slit in each date; stuff with a pineapple chunk into each slit. Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon. Secure with a soaked toothpick.

Place bacon wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Broil dates 6 inches from the heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp on all sides, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.