DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP BACON COOKIES

Posted by Boss Hog Credit: Simplyscratch.com on Nov 30th 2022

Double Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies are a delicious sweet and savory treat and one more way to work bacon into your diet. These chocolate cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and crispy Boss Hog Hiclory  smoked bacon.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 slices Boss Hog Hickory Smoked bacon
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with a silpat baking mat or parchment paper.
• In a large cast iron skillet or pan; cook bacon until deep golden and crispy. Let cool and drain on paper towel then chop in large pieces.
• Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and kosher salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Blend together the butter and sugar at low speed.
• Add the vanilla and two eggs to the butter/sugar mixture and beat after each addition.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients while the mixer is on low speed.
• With the mixer off; add the milk chocolate chips and chopped bacon.
• Form rounded tablespoons into balls and press down slightly with your fingertips.
• Slide cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• After the cookies have baked, remove and let cool for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining dough.