Maple Bacon Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies loaded with crispy bacon bits and a rich maple flavor for a sweet and savory treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.75 cup light brown sugar packed
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 2.5 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bake for 20 minutes until caramelized. Remove, cool on foil, then chop into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar for 4 minutes. Add salt, eggs, and maple extract; mix well. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and baking powder, mixing until combined. Fold in bacon pieces and chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter by large tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies rest on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
Notes
These cookies combine the sweetness of maple and chocolate with the savory crunch of bacon, making for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.