Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies! You asked, here it is. This recipe is so simple and quick to make and you wont be able to stop eating them! The most perfect blend of savory, sweet and comfort. I have a feeling I'm going to be making these more often as the air grows chilly this autumn. Nom!

INGREDIENTS:

 

2 1/4 cups flour

 

1 teaspoon baking soda

 

1 teaspoon salt

 

1 cup (or 2 sticks) butter, softened

 

3/4 cup granulated sugar

 

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup pure maple syrup

 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

2 large eggs

 

1 to 2 full size packages of milk chocolate chips

 

1 lb. cooked bacon, chopped

 

INSTRUCTIONS:
 

Pre-heat oven to 375° F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped bacon.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets or parchment paper covered baking sheets.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely or slide parchment paper with cookies onto a countertop. Enjoy!

Want regular Chocolate Chip Cookies? Just omit the Maple Syrup and Bacon for the best traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies you ever did eat. :)