Over the years, I’ve experimented with numerous cookie recipes, but I must say, there’s something incredibly delightful about the combination of bacon and chocolate chips. If you’re looking to take your cookie game to the next level, these Chewy Bacon and Chocolate Chip Cookies are just what you need! In this tutorial, I will guide you step-by-step through the process of making these delicious cookies that will surely impress your family and friends.
To start, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need:
Chewy Bacon and Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Chewy Bacon and Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sweet and savory twist on the classic treat. Crispy bacon bits folded into rich, gooey chocolate chip cookie dough create an unforgettable flavor explosion that's perfect for adventurous dessert lovers.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 27 min
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
- Optional: flaked sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crumbled bacon.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still soft. Optionally, sprinkle with flaked sea salt immediately after baking.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbs: 24 g
- Protein: 3 g
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Facebook Pinterest- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6-8 strips)
Once I have everything prepped, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly chewy.
Next, I grab a large mixing bowl and cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. I love the aroma that fills the kitchen during this step!
After that, I add the eggs, one at a time, and mix in the vanilla extract. Mixing in the eggs slowly allows them to fully incorporate into the batter, ensuring a smooth texture. Following this, I sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, and gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring continuously.
Now, here comes the fun part! I gently fold in the chocolate chips and crumbled bacon into the dough. The combination of sweet chocolate and savory bacon will create an explosion of flavors in every bite.
With the dough ready, I use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. I usually leave about 2 inches between each dough ball to allow for spreading during baking. Then I pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges.
Once they are out of the oven, I let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cooling process is vital as it allows the cookies to set, resulting in that perfect chewy texture that I crave!
At this point, your chewy bacon and chocolate chip cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Whether you share them at a gathering or savor them by yourself, I guarantee they will be a hit. Trust me, the unique combination will have everyone coming back for more!
