Pig Candy- Chocolate Covered Bacon Skewers

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.

Gently thread onto the skewers.Spread out slightly. 

How cute are these gummies? I found them at Central Market grocery store.

You can also find at candy stores and on Amazon.