Bacon-Wrapped Date Bites

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 200 degrees Celsius. To prevent the toothpicks from becoming brittle during the baking process, immerse them in a container of water. Next, lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the baked goods.

Mix together soy sauce and ground ginger in a separate bowl, creating a marinade for the date bundles. In another container, place brown sugar and set it aside for later use.

Begin by opening a pitted date, then carefully insert a smoked almond inside it. Wrap the stuffed date with half of a bacon slice and secure it in place using a moistened toothpick. Dip the bundle into the soy sauce mixture, followed by the brown sugar, coating it evenly on all sides.

Carefully place the coated date bundles into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving some space between each bundle for even cooking. If you wish to add an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar over the date bundles.

Bake the date bundles in your preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon reaches a golden brown and crispy state. Remove the baked goods from the oven and allow them to cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving.