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Candied Beef Bacon Bats for Halloween Breakfast Recipe

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5 from 135 reviews
  • Author: Noah
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bacon bats 1x

Description

Celebrate Halloween morning with these spooky and delicious Candied Beef Bacon Bats. Crispy, sweet, and slightly savory beef bacon is shaped into whimsical bat silhouettes, glazed with a luscious maple-brown sugar syrup, then baked to caramelized perfection. Finished with cute candy eyes, these fun and festive bacon treats are perfect for a Halloween breakfast or a unique party snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef Bacon Bats

  • 1 pound regular sliced beef bacon

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Garnish

  • 24 candy eyes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. For extra crispiness, place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the parchment-lined sheet to allow air circulation around the bacon bats.
  2. Shape Beef Bacon Bats: Lay the beef bacon slices flat on a clean surface. Form each slice into a bat shape. For a quick method, fold each slice in half crosswise to create a ‘V’ shaped body and curve the ends outward to resemble wings. For more detailed bats, cut each slice into three pieces—one short for the body and two longer pieces for wings—and secure the wings to the body with 1-2 oven-safe toothpicks. Don’t worry about perfection; rustic shapes add to their charm.
  3. Glaze Bacon Bats: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and pure maple syrup until well combined. Brush or drizzle this sweet glaze evenly over both sides of each shaped bacon bat. Place the glazed bats on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap to allow even cooking.
  4. Bake Candied Bacon Bats: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Monitor closely toward the end as the sugar glaze can burn quickly. Rotate the baking tray if needed for even browning.
  5. Cool and Garnish: Once baked, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. If using toothpicks, allow the bacon bats to cool slightly before gently removing the toothpicks. Transfer the bats onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. While still warm but not hot, press two candy eyes onto each bat to give them a spooky, fun face.
  6. Serve: Serve the candied beef bacon bats warm for a festive Halloween breakfast treat or a creepy-cool snack that guests and kids will love.

Notes

  • Use an oven-safe wire rack on the baking sheet for crispier bacon bats by allowing air flow around them.
  • Keep a close eye during baking to prevent the sugar glaze from burning.
  • Oven-safe toothpicks help secure wings if you want more defined shapes, but they are optional.
  • The candy eyes add a fun decorative touch and can be found in most baking supply stores or online.
  • Cool the bacon slightly before serving to allow the glaze to fully set.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Halloween breakfast, bacon bats, candied beef bacon, maple bacon, spooky breakfast, Halloween snack, candied bacon

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