Yes, indeed. This unique appetizer snack is made with cocoa powder, brown sugar, and bacon. It is so simple yet so addictive. You won't really notice a chocolate flavor, more like a smoky richness complemented by the kick of the chipotle chile powder. Keep a stockpile for a quick snack or to amaze your party guests. It really is that good. You will need thick-cut bacon for this recipe.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper or to taste, optional
- 2 pounds lean, thick-cut bacon
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Place baking racks inside rimmed cookie sheets lined with foil.
Whisk together brown sugar, cocoa powder, and chipotle chile pepper until well-combined. Pour into a shallow plate.
Cut the bacon into thirds cross-wise. Press one side of each bacon piece into the brown sugar mixture to coat with a thin layer of the spiced sugar, brushing off any excess. Arrange on racks in prepared baking pans, sugared-side up, close together but not touching.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until dark brown but not burnt. Keep an eye on the bacon since oven temperatures vary. Let cool completely before serving.
Yield: about 64 pieces
Cocoa Crisp Bacon Recipe Photo © 2009 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Whisk together brown sugar, cocoa powder, and chipotle chile pepper until well-combined. Pour into a shallow plate.
Cut the bacon into thirds cross-wise. Press one side of each bacon piece into the brown sugar mixture to coat with a thin layer of the spiced sugar, brushing off any excess. Arrange on racks in prepared baking pans, sugared-side up, close together but not touching.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until dark brown but not burnt. Keep an eye on the bacon since oven temperatures vary. Let cool completely before serving.
Yield: about 64 pieces
Cocoa Crisp Bacon Recipe Photo © 2009 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
