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    47 Oct 9, 2014 Baking  |   Jump to Recipe

    Maple Bacon Cookies

    Maple Bacon CookiesCandied BaconCookie IngredientsCookie Dough

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    Maple Bacon Cookies start with a brown sugar-sweetened dough spiked with pure maple syrup, vanilla extract and maple extract. Tiny bits of maple-caramelized bacon are then folded in, providing a salty counter to the sweet dough.  These cookies are like a warm blanket wrapped around you on a cool autumn evening.  So so comforting.

    Although bacon desserts are fairly widespread nowadays, I still encounter people who raise a skeptical eye at the idea.  If you are one of those people, just think of these cookies as a plate of pancakes and bacon, but in cookie-form.  They are so damn tasty, and completely addicting.

    Be sure to use good quality maple syrup here (not maple-flavored syrup).  Maple extract can be found at any regular grocery store.  Finally, this dough requires a 1-hour chill, so plan accordingly.

    Maple Bacon Cookies

    Maple Bacon Cookies

    by Brandon Matzek
    4.20 from 5 votes
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    Servings 3 dozen

    Ingredients
      

    • 7 slices of bacon
    • 2 tablespoons + 1/2 cup good quality maple syrup (divided)
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
    • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
    • 1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3/4 teaspoon maple extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat an oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and set wire rack on the lined baking sheet. Lightly spray the wire rack with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange bacon in a single layer on the wire rack. Brush 1 tablespoon of maple syrup evenly over the slices. Cook the bacon for 10 minutes in the oven, then flip the slices, and brush the other side evenly with 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Continue to cook the bacon until crisp and dark in spots (about 10 – 15 minutes more). Let the bacon cool completely, then chop into small bits.
    • Combine flour, baking soda and sea salt in a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Set aside. Add butter and sugar to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2 – 3 minutes). You can also use a hand mixer here. Add the egg, vanilla extract and maple extract, mixing until incorporated. Add the maple syrup, and mix until well incorporated. Add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients (butter-egg mixture) in 3 additions, beating at a lower speed until each addition is just incorporated. Fold in the reserved, chopped candied bacon. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap, and let chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
    • Preheat an oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, and, using your hands, roll into a ball. Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can check it out!

     

    Also, if you love bacon as much as I do, be sure to check out my bacon category.  I’ve got 20 other bacon recipes, including cocktails, entrees, appetizers and desserts.  Enjoy!

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    Categories: Baking Tags: all purpose flour, bacon, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, egg, maple extract, maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla extract

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    Comments

    1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      October 9, 2014 at 11:51 am

      These are so you, Brandon! I don’t usually cook bacon so I’ve never done the bacon + sweets idea that everyone is doing but maybe one day! Gorgeous pictures as usual 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:47 am

        Haha yes!! Thanks Averie.

        Reply
    2. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      October 9, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      Way to utilize bacon in the most delicious way!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:47 am

        Thanks Kiran 😉

        Reply
    3. Holly - FMITK says

      October 10, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      4 stars
      YAAAASSSSSSSS!!!! I want these. I want them hard… with chocolate chips lol

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:46 am

        OMG, chocolate would be an awesome addition. I need to try that next time 🙂

        Reply
    4. ATasteOfMadness says

      October 11, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      I had a maple bacon apple fritter once, and I fell in love with it. These cookies sound just as good!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:45 am

        That sounds sooooo good!! Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sippitysup says

      October 12, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      A terrific combination in an unexpected package. GREG

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:45 am

        Thanks Greg!

        Reply
    6. Benjamin says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Hehe, that’s true! Even though I love mingling the ingredients which could be classified as quite peculiar combos by many folks, I have got a sceptical eye at the pair of bacon and maple syrup. I have not been courageous enough for over two years to give that a try!:) These cookies sound and looks fabulous to me, though, and may be…!:)

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:44 am

        Thanks Benjamin! Let me know if you end up trying them 🙂

        Reply
      • Bill Smith says

        November 27, 2015 at 7:00 am

        See maple cured bacon at your local supermarket. It has been around for decades. Not an unusual pairing at all.

        Reply
    7. Abby of Baby Birds Farm says

      October 14, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      So original! I grew up dredging my bacon in maple syrup but would never have thought of this combination. Would love to taste them some time!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:34 am

        It’s a great combination! Definitely give this recipe a try 🙂

        Reply
    8. Carol says

      October 19, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Wow! Made these cookies last night and they are just WOW! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:31 am

        Awesome!! So glad they worked out for you Carol 🙂

        Reply
    9. Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy says

      October 22, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      This totally makes me think of The Cravory cookie event! Maybe I’ll surprise the hubby or coworkers with this one day!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 2, 2014 at 7:30 am

        Yes!! These flavors are just as fun as The Cravory. Different texture though.

        Reply
    10. amber says

      October 27, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      When do you add the “1/2 cup good quality maple syrup”?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 27, 2014 at 3:40 pm

        After the vanilla/maple extracts. Thanks!!

        Reply
    11. Karen Decker-Brown says

      January 24, 2015 at 2:23 am

      My introduction to maple/bacon cookies came via Betty Crocker’s pkg mix and Iloved them! Now I cannot find the mix any more. I am anxious to give your recipe a try to see how they turn out. Homemade is almost alway’s better so I’m thinking your’s will be too. Thank you for posting your recipe online for others to try. Karen

      Reply
    12. Josh says

      September 11, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      If you want to add chocolate chips into the mix how much would you add into it?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 14, 2016 at 10:09 am

        Hi Josh, I’ve never added chocolate chips to the mix, but I would think 1 cup would be a good place to start. Let me know how it turns out. Sounds delicious!

        Reply

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