Maple Bacon Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ½ tablespoons butter, room temperature; ½ tablespoon bacon drippings (left in the fridge to become solid); 1 egg, beaten; 5 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 tablespoons grade b maple syrup; 1 ¼ cups self rising flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch kosher salt; ¼ cup whole milk; ¼ cup minced bacon, cooked and drained (extra for garnish, if desired)

Servings: persons

4 ½ tablespoons butter, room temperature
½ tablespoon bacon drippings (left in the fridge to become solid)
1 egg, beaten
5 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons grade b maple syrup
1 ¼ cups self rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch kosher salt
¼ cup whole milk
¼ cup minced bacon, cooked and drained (extra for garnish, if desired)

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1) Cook some bacon in a fry pan (about 6 thick strips).
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Reserve the drippings and place in the fridge to solidify.
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Mince 1/4 a cup of the bacon.
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The chef should eat whatever is left to assure that the bacon is tasty.
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2) Beat the crud out of the butter and solidified bacon fat 'till light and creamy.
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Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat well until combined.
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3) Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
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4) Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and powder together.
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Seriously, do it.
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You want a fine crumb for this recipe.
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5) Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix, then 1/2 of the milk, then continue to alternate the dry and wet ingredients, ending with the dry.
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Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the bacon.
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6) Scoop into cupcake papers and bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Be sure to rotate the pan after the first 15 minutes for even baking.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ tablespoons butter, room temperature, ½ tablespoon bacon drippings (left in the fridge to become solid), 1 egg, beaten, 5 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Maple Bacon Cupcakes 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.

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

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