1 lb. pitted dates
1 (4 oz.) pkg. whole blanched almonds or walnuts or whole pecans
1 1/4 lb. very thinly sliced lean bacon

Stuff each date with a pecan. Cut bacon strip into thirds and wrap a piece around each date. Secure with a round wooden toothpick. Put the dates on foil lined baking sheet and bake in preheated 400 degree preheated oven until the bacon is crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Drain on a rack paper towel. Serve warm. Makes 60 hors d'oeuvres.

Note: Prepared dates can be frozen in advance and baked unthawed in a preheated 400 degree oven until crisp.