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Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies are oven-baked little smokies wrapped in crisp bacon and coated in a candied brown sugar crust. The bake creates bubbly, caramelized glaze that pools slightly on the pan for a sticky-sweet bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

little smokies
  • 14 oz little smokies
bacon
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon Cut each slice into thirds.
candied coating
  • 1 cup brown sugar Pack firmly.
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
butter glaze
  • 2 tbsp butter Melted.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with foil and parchment so the caramelized sugar releases easily.
Wrap and coat
  1. Wrap each little smokie with a piece of thin-cut bacon (cut into thirds) and secure with a toothpick.
  2. Mix the brown sugar and cayenne pepper, then roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in the mixture to coat all sides.
Bake
  1. Arrange the coated smokies on the prepared pan, drizzle with the melted butter, and sprinkle with any remaining sugar.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350F until the bacon is crisp and the sugar is bubbly and caramelized with amber edges.
Rest and serve
  1. Cool for 5 minutes so the glaze sets slightly, then serve warm.

Notes

For the best caramelization, use packed brown sugar and keep the smokies spaced on the pan so the glaze can bubble instead of steaming. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat at 325F until warmed through (about 8–12 minutes). Freezing is not recommended because the bacon texture can soften after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, swap some of the brown sugar for a brown sugar-style erythritol blend (use the same cup measurement) to keep the coating thick.