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Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Imagine walking into a cozy kitchen, the aroma of freshly baked cookies filling the air. Now, picture those cookies being sweet, salty, and oh-so-decadent, with hints of bourbon and crispy bacon. That's exactly what you'll get with these Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Trust me, they are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed hit with friends and family!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • pinch sea salt for sprinkling Just a pinch for that perfect finish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the dark chocolate chunks and crumbled bacon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Step 6: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Step 7: Lightly sprinkle sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
  9. Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To keep your cookies fresh and tasty, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last about 5-7 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Just thaw them at room temperature when you're ready to enjoy!