Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies With Maple Cinnamon Glaze Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies With Maple Cinnamon Glaze

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Brown Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• Hazelnut Extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (optional, for cakier cookies)
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• White Chocolate Chips
• Dark Chocolate Chips
• Bacon
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon maple extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies With Maple Cinnamon Glaze

1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips and 4 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon.
5. The dough will be slightly soft. For a cakier cookie, add an additional ½ cup of flour.
6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Remove dough from refrigerator. Roll into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
9. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. **Maple-Cinnamon Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon maple extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 3-4 tablespoons of milk or water until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired consistency.
13. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie.
14. Garnish with a small piece of crumbled crisp bacon (optional).