1 (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. sugar
8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

Marinate water chestnuts in soy sauce at least 30 minutes; drain and roll each in sugar. Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick; arrange on cake rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep hot on warming tray.

May be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake. Makes about 16 appetizers.