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Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Imagine the scent of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, filling the air with warmth and nostalgia. Now, picture that same cookie infused with the rich flavors of bourbon and the savory crunch of bacon. It sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s time to make that dream a reality with these Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies! They are not only easy to whip up, but they also pack a memorable punch that will leave your friends and family begging for more.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
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
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chunks
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • 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 mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well combined.
  3. Step 3: Add the eggs, bourbon, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the crumbled bacon and chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Step 7: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread.
  8. Step 8: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.
  9. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Step 10: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, freeze the baked cookies in a zip-top bag for up to three months. Just let them thaw at room temperature before enjoying again.