Thread each bacon strip onto a wooden skewer. Place on a rack in a large baking pan. Bake at 400? for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely.
In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth.
With pastry brushes, coat bacon on both sides with melted coating. Top each strip as desired. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 1 dozen.