Maple Bacon Cookies
Yes, you read that right….Maple Bacon Cookies!
Two ingredients that just speak to Canadians are maple syrup and bacon!
After hearing about so many sweet goodies made with bacon, and being a lover of that sweet and salty combination I decided to try adding bacon to a simple maple cookie recipe. I was so lucky to be gifted two bottles of pure maple syrup recently and was happy to put it to good use!
The crispy bacon adds a nice texture and bit of a crunch to this otherwise soft, chewy cookie
This recipe makes a huge batch. I had enough to send to work with Tim, and some left over to take to our Bible study group.
Even put a few aside for my sister…..who always stops by after all the baking has left the house!
This will make a nice addition to our Canada Day barbecue, not to mention a summer picnic or potluck. This is sturdy cookie that pack well without crumbling or falling apart if packed with a bit of care.
What is your favorite recipe to bake with bacon?!
Enjoy.
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Maple Bacon Cookies
Equipment
- 1 rimmed baking sheet
- pastry brush
- electric mixer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Maple Bacon
- 6 to 8 slices bacon
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange bacon in single layer, brush each side with maple syrup.
- Bake for 10 minutes, turn slices over and bake an additional 10 minutes or until very crisp.
- Allow to cool. (This step can be done ahead of time)
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg, maple syrup and maple extract and beat until well blended.
- Sift flour, bacon soda and salt into a large bowl.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add flour mixture.
- Beat just until incorporated
- Crumble bacon into fine pieces and add to batter, mixing just until combined.
- Line baking sheets with parchment and scoop by tablespoon (I have a tbsp. sized scoop that works perfect) leaving space between each cookie
- Bake for 9 minutes and remove from oven and allow to cool before glazing
- For Glaze combine sifted confectioners sugar, maple syrup and just enough milk to make it smooth and fluid. Taste test and add more maple syrup if necessary to achieve a nice maple flavor. Dip the top of each cookie into glaze and allow to set overnight.
Notes
Thanks for the recipe, I may have to try these!
Have a great weekend!
My pleasure! They have been a huge hit around my place!
Anything with bacon has to be delicious! I might forget for a day that I don’t eat sugar and makes these beauties!
Thanks Kim! I agree, there is just something about bacon!
I’ve heard of this combination before but haven’t tried it. I think I might though ~ it really intrigues me. Your’s look delicious. Thanks for your recipe and recommendation.
Thank you Lori!