Spanish Holiday Dates
By: Christine Cox
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 11:44pm

Ingredients




Fresh, pitted dates (or pit them yourself)  You can use as few or as many as you'd like, depending on ho
Good prosciutto  (you may substitute w/ good, lean bacon,
wooden toothpicks
Powdered sugar (optional)





Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 400 2 Wrap each date with prosciutto, only leaving the ends of the date bare 3 Stick each w/ a toothpick 4 Put onto a baking sheet 5 Bake at 400 for 5 minutes, then turn oven down to 325 and bake for 15 - 20 minutes depending on how many tapas you've made 6 You may sprinkle these w/ powdered sugar if you'd like, for an extra, pretty touch. 7 Serve warm on a lovely, colorful platter 


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Preparation

 1  Preheat oven to 400  2  Wrap each date with prosciutto, only leaving the ends of the date bare  3  Stick each w/ a toothpick  4  Put onto a baking sheet  5  Bake at 400 for 5 minutes, then turn oven down to 325 and bake for 15 - 20 minutes depending on how many tapas you've made  6  You may sprinkle these w/ powdered sugar if you'd like, for an extra, pretty touch.  7  Serve warm on a lovely, colorful platter

About


This is a traditional Spanish tapas treat.  It's so easy, but everyone loves it for its simplicity and sinfulness. 
It's great to bring as an hors d'ouvre for a party, b/c you can prepare it on a baking sheet b/f the party, bring a lovely platter, then bake it at the party house and serve. If you pass it, on the platter, it's a great way to meet and greet your guests! 
If you have any left over (doubtful) believe it or not, they're great cold the next day!
Enjoy!