Bacon Candy

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Materials:

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces white or semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• Rimmed baking sheet
• Aluminum foil
• Small mixing bowl
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Spoon and tongs
• Serving plate

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line the rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. Stir the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
3. Coat both sides of each bacon strip with the mixture, loosely twist into a spiral and arrange on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, checking until the bacon is fully cooked and crisp. Thicker strips may need more time.
5. Use tongs to transfer the bacon to a serving plate and let cool.
6. Microwave the chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth.
7. Drizzle the chocolate over the bacon and let it set before sharing the salty-sweet surprise!
8. Adapted recipe, find full details in The Elf on the Shelf Family Cookbook

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