Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Name: Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pounds Bacon, Diced; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3/4 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 1/4 cups Bacon Fat, Chilled; 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 3/4 cups Packed Dark Brown Sugar; 5 Tablespoons Bourbon Or Whiskey; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 whole Large Eggs; 8 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate Chips Or Chunks

Servings: persons

3/4 pounds Bacon, Diced
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
1/4 cups Bacon Fat, Chilled
3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
3/4 cups Packed Dark Brown Sugar
5 Tablespoons Bourbon Or Whiskey
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 whole Large Eggs
8 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate Chips Or Chunks

1
In a large pan, or in the oven under broil, cook bacon or diced bacon pieces. Drain the pieces on a paper towel and reserve the fat, draining it into a bowl to chill in the refrigerator until it has hardened to the consistency of room temperature butter.
2
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and whisk together.
3
Beat the butter, bacon fat, sugars, bourbon, and vanilla together in the bowl of a mixer until the sugar and butter are combined.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg.
5
Beat in the flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time. Beat in the chocolate chips and bacon bits.
6
Bake at 375u00b0F for 9-12 minutes or until desired level of golden brown. Let cool.
7
Adapted from the Maker's Mark Recipe by Lee Anne Wong.

1715

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pounds Bacon, Diced, 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies

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