Soak 40 toothpicks in water for about 10 minutes.

Slice open 40 dates and replace the pits with 1 or 2 almonds.

Use a rolling pin to make your bacon as thin as possible. Then wrap a half strip of bacon around each almond-stuffed date. Stick a toothpick through each one to hold the bacon in place.

Spread the wrapped dates on foiled-line baking sheets and bake at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Flip the dates over halfway through cooking. Serve warm or at room temperature.