How to Make Bacon Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of combining sweet and savory flavors, then bacon cookies are the treat for you. These unique cookies are the perfect combination of crispy bacon and sweet, buttery cookie dough. They're sure to be a hit at any gathering, whether it's a party, potluck, or just a casual get-together with friends.

Despite the unconventional combination, bacon cookies are surprisingly easy to make. The key is to use high-quality bacon that is cooked to crispy perfection before being added...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter or margarine, chilled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 2 1/2 dozen cookies

  • Fry bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels, and cool completely.
  • Into a large mixing bowl, place the flour, butter or margarine, egg, salt, and heavy cream. Using the mixer's hook attachment, mix the contents of the bowl together until combined; then transfer the dough to the counter, and quickly mix with your hands. Knead in cooled bacon pieces and pepper.
  • Roll up the dough into a log, to a diameter of about 1 1/2 inches. Wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 2 hours, until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove foil, cut dough roll into slices, and place slices on greased baking sheet. Brush each slice with beaten egg yolk.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until brown. Remove to a wire rack until cooled completely.
  • Nutrition

    74 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 21mg