bacon chocolate chip cookies

How To Make bacon chocolate chip cookies

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  Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats.
• Step 2
  Cut the bacon into 1/2" pieces. Cook in a large skillet until golden & crispy, 6 - 8 minutes. Remove to drain on paper towels, reserving the fat. Strain the fat (to remove the bacon bits) & chill in the fridge until set.
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  Step 3
  Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder & cayenne in a small bowl. With an electric mixer, beat the butter, chilled bacon fat, sugars & vanilla until light & fluffy.
• Step 4
  Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each egg. Slowly add the flour mixture & stir to combine. Stir in the bacon & chocolate chunks.
• Step 5
  Drop by Tbsp onto the baking sheets, leaving 3" between each one. Bake until set, 8 - 12 minutes.
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