Chocolate Chip & Bacon Cookies by Rachel Mengay

Chocolate Chip & Bacon Cookies by Rachel Mengay

Enjoy a twist on a classic with this Chocolate Chip & Bacon Cookie recipe by Rachel Mengay (North Country Charcuterie).
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Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 stick butter, soft
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp baking soda
  • 5 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cup North Country Charcuterie Coffee Bacon lardons, fully cooked

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350*
  • Cut bacon into small 1/4 inch pieces then back on a sheet tray until fully cooked (about 8 minutes). Drain fat and set aside to cool.
  • Beat soft butter and sugars on high until pale and fluffy (about 6 minutes). Lower speed and add in eggs and vanilla, beat until fully incorporated.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to butter mixture, mix until just incorporated (less than 1 minute).
  • Once bacon is completely cooled add to the dough with the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop cookies to desired size and chill for at least 1 hour. When ready, back for 12 minutes rotating halfway.