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Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the savory crunch of crispy bacon with the sweetness of dark and butterscotch chocolate, creating a delightful treat for every occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room-temperature butter for best results.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips Can be substituted with white chocolate.
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled crispy bacon Ensure bacon is crispy for best texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter mixture and combine well.
Mix and Bake
  1. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and crumbled bacon until evenly distributed.
  2. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a glass of milk. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.