Description
Delight your taste buds with these unique Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine savory bacon and sweet chocolate chips for an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
- ¾-1 cup cooked bacon, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping cookies
Instructions
- Prepare Bacon: Cook 6 slices thick-cut bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and once cooled, roughly chop the bacon to be added later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate and Bacon: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and the roughly chopped cooked bacon pieces.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Add Flaky Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie with flaky sea salt for an enhanced flavor contrast.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers are set but slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your perfect balance of salty and sweet!
Notes
- For best results, use thick-cut bacon for more pronounced flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- The flaky sea salt topping is optional but highly recommended to enhance the sweet and savory balance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
