Candied Bacon Twists

Soak skewers in a container of water to make sure they don't burn when cooking.  If using metal skewers you can skip this step.

Prepare your candy mix by combining all ingredients except bacon in a mixing bowl and mixing well to combine.  Once well combined add a few pieces of bacon at a time and toss to coat well and evenly.

When bacon is coated, holding one end in each hand, twist the bacon until it's nice and tight (this is where the magic happens) then place one end of skewer through end of bacon.  Wrap twisted bacon around skewer in a spiral pattern, place other end of bacon through skewer on bottom end.

Place bacon skewers on a wire rack laying side by side, but not touching.  Place in smoker or oven for 15-20 minutes to cook.  They'll be done when they turn a dark amber color by the bacon doesn't char.  (If ends of bacon blacken some, that's expected) 

Once done remove from smoker and take the bacon off the skewers - it's best to do this when they are warm before the sugar crystalizes and hardens.  If you get busy and don't get them off in time, just heat them up a little in the oven and they'll slide right off.

Allow to cool and harden for about 15 minutes before serving.