Ingredients for - Candied Bacon-Wrapped Figs

1. 12 bacon strips
2. 24 dried figs
3. 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
4. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
5. 2 tablespoons cocoa chile blend powder
6. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to cook deliciously - Candied Bacon-Wrapped Figs

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.

2 . Stage

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each fig; fill with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chile blend powder and cinnamon. Dip one side of each bacon piece in brown sugar mixture; wrap each fig with a bacon piece, sugar side out. Secure with a toothpick.

3 . Stage

Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.