Savory-Sweet Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
This unique recipe blends the savory goodness of crispy bacon with the sweetness of chocolate chips to create a cookie experience like no other. Inspired by the delightful flavor combinations of sweet and salty, these cookies feature a rich buttery base complemented by a hint of hazelnut and vanilla extract. Topped with a creamy maple cinnamon glaze and finished with a sprinkle of crispy bacon, these cookies are perfect for adventurous dessert lovers or those looking to impress with a fun twist on a classic treat.
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
3/4 cup (softened, or 1 cup for a moister dough)
packed brown sugar
2/3 cup (lightly packed)
granulated sugar
2/3 cup (none)
hazelnut extract
1 teaspoon (none)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (none)
egg
1 (beaten (optional: 2 eggs for a moister dough))
flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
white chocolate chips
1 cup (none)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup (none)
bacon bits
2 cups (cooked and chopped into small pieces)
powdered sugar
2 cups (for glaze)
maple extract
1 tablespoon (for glaze)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (for glaze)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (to taste, for glaze)
Instructions
1
Start by preparing the bacon bits. Cook bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels to remove excess grease and chop into small pieces.
2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, hazelnut extract, vanilla extract, and egg (or two, if you prefer a softer dough) until creamy and well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
5
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. If desired, add an additional 1/2 cup of flour for a cakier texture.
6
Fold in both the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, along with the cooked bacon bits, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Transfer the dough onto a sheet of waxed paper, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow it to firm up.
8
Once chilled, pinch off 1.5-inch pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Place each ball about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, gently flattening each ball slightly with your fingers.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on a rack while preparing the glaze.
10
For the maple cinnamon glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple extract, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and enough water to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency. Taste and adjust cinnamon based on your preference.
11
Once cookies are cool, spread a small amount of the glaze on top of each cookie and garnish with a piece of crisp bacon for an extra touch of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory-Sweet Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies?
These are unique cookies that blend crispy bacon with chocolate chips in a buttery base with hazelnut and vanilla notes, topped with a maple cinnamon glaze.
How should the bacon be prepared for the recipe?
Cook the bacon until crispy, drain it on paper towels to remove grease, and then chop it into small pieces.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How do I make the cookie dough moister?
You can use 1 cup of butter instead of 3/4 cup, or add a second egg for a moister dough.
What extracts are used in the cookie dough?
The dough uses both hazelnut extract and vanilla extract for flavor.
How can I achieve a cakier texture for these cookies?
Add an additional 1/2 cup of flour to the dry mixture to create a cakier texture.
What types of chocolate chips are required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How much bacon is needed in the dough?
You should fold 2 cups of cooked and chopped bacon bits into the dough.
Should the dough be chilled before baking?
Yes, the dough should be wrapped in waxed paper and refrigerated for at least one hour.
How large should the dough balls be?
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into 1.5-inch balls.
How far apart should I place the cookies on the sheet?
Place each dough ball about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Should I grease the cookie sheet?
No, the instructions specify using an ungreased cookie sheet.
Do I need to flatten the dough balls?
Yes, gently flatten each ball slightly with your fingers before baking.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake them for about 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges should be golden brown while the centers remain soft.
What is in the maple cinnamon glaze?
The glaze consists of powdered sugar, maple extract, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and water.
How do I get the right consistency for the glaze?
Whisk the ingredients with enough water to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency.
Can I adjust the amount of cinnamon in the glaze?
Yes, you should taste and adjust the cinnamon based on your personal preference.
When should the glaze be applied to the cookies?
Apply the glaze once the cookies have cooled completely on a rack.
What is the final garnish for the cookies?
Garnish each glazed cookie with a small piece of crisp bacon.
What kind of sugar is used in the cookie dough?
The dough uses a combination of 2/3 cup packed brown sugar and 2/3 cup granulated sugar.
How much flour is used in the standard recipe?
The base recipe uses 2 1/2 cups of sifted flour.
What dry ingredients should be sifted together?
Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together to ensure even distribution.
How much hazelnut extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of hazelnut extract.
How much maple extract is needed for the glaze?
You will need 1 tablespoon of maple extract for the glaze.
What is the purpose of the one-hour refrigeration?
Refrigerating the dough for at least one hour allows it to firm up for easier handling.
Can I use more than one egg?
Yes, using two eggs instead of one will result in a softer dough.
How much powdered sugar is required for the glaze?
The glaze requires 2 cups of powdered sugar.
What should I do with the cookies after taking them out of the oven?
Let the cookies cool on a rack while you prepare the maple cinnamon glaze.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt mixed with the dry ingredients.