Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies. Crispy, thick-cut bacon pieces are baked to perfection and mixed into classic chocolate chip cookie dough, offering an irresistible combo of smoky bacon and melty chocolate chips topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for cookie lovers looking to elevate their treat with a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾-1 cup cooked bacon (roughly chopped from above)
Topping
- Flaky sea salt (for topping cookies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon: Heat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Lay the bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them for 15-20 minutes until they become crispy. Once cooked, drain the bacon on paper towels and allow it to cool completely. After cooling, chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined — be careful not to overmix. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and the chopped cooked bacon pieces gently to evenly distribute them through the dough.
- Bake the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, drop 1 to 2 tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them adequately. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color. Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance flavor. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the bacon is thoroughly cooled before chopping and mixing into the dough to prevent melting the chocolate chips.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- If you prefer softer bacon flavor, reduce the bacon cooking time slightly.
- Flaky sea salt topping can be adjusted to taste or omitted if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
