Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

INGREDIENTS:

16 oz package of little smokies (or small cooked sausages) I use Hillshire Farm brand
15 slices bacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, according to your tastes
pinch of black pepper (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare a jelly roll pan (or large baking sheet with a rim), with a layer of aluminum foil, lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
Pat sausages dry with a paper towel and wrap each individual sausage with a piece of the cut bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
Add brown sugar, cayenne and black pepper to a large resealable plastic bag. Use a spoon to combine the sugar with seasonings. Add several bacon wrapped sausages, seal bag and shake gently to coat …