Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Dry lil smokies with a paper towel to get rid of excess liquid.

Step 3

Cut each piece of bacon into three pieces to give you 36 sections for wrapping.

Step 4

Wrap each lil smokie with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick once wrapped. Place wrapped smokies on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Whisk together hot honey, brown sugar, water, and cayenne pepper - if using - until well combined. Brush it on top of the lil smokies with a basting brush.

Step 6

Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from oven and flip lil smokies. Brush the other side with any remaining glaze.

Step 8

Bake for another 10-15 minutes depending on how crispy you want your bacon. Start checking them at about 8 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the smokies cool slightly before removing the toothpicks, if removing, or serve warm with toothpicks for serving.