Happy Father’s Day!

Today I’m sharing a throwback recipe from last year in Texas. Ashton and the girls celebrated Father’s Day together with breakfast then a Dad’s Day event at our local gym.

I made these fun sweet and savory treats we call Pig Candy as a special dessert for Ashton and the girls to share. They loved them and so will you!

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Chocolate Covered Bacon Skewers

Makes 12

Ingredients

1 pkg thick cut bacon {12 slices}
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/4 cup peanuts finely chopped
12 gummy candy pigs {optional}

Instructions

Soak 12 wood skewers in water for 30 minutes. I trim them if they are too long.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Fold bacon into a "stack" {see pic below} and then gently thread onto the skewers, spreading out slightly.
Place on a rack on a large cooking sheet with raised sides.
Bake until crisp, 20-25 minutes.
Drain on paper towels; cool completely.
Add chocolate chips and shortening to a medium bowl and microwave for 1 minute; stir until smooth.
Brush onto skewered bacon then sprinkle on crushed peanuts.
Press gummy pig in the center of bacon and lay on parchment paper.
Repeat with remaining bacon.
Refrigerate until set then serve.