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Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies

An extraordinary combination of sweet and savory, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces center-cut thick bacon (½-inch diced)
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup reserved bacon fat (chilled)
  • 0.75 cup granulated white sugar
  • 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until golden brown and crisp. Remove and let drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon fat left in the pan; refrigerate until solidified.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, blend room-temperature butter and chilled bacon fat until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, brown sugar, bourbon, and vanilla while mixing.
  4. Mix in each egg one at a time until fully incorporated. Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in crispy bacon pieces and chopped dark chocolate. Set aside some bacon and chocolate for topping if desired.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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