If you're a fan of sweet and salty flavor combinations, you'll love these bacon chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. This recipe takes the classic chocolate chip cookie and adds crispy bacon and a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a deliciously unique twist. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crumbled bacon.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form the dough into 1-2 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These bacon chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are sure to become a new favorite in your household. The combination of crispy bacon, melty chocolate chips, and the perfect salty-sweet balance make for a truly irresistible treat. Try serving them warm with a glass of milk for the ultimate dessert experience.
Variations
- For a smokier flavor, try using smoked sea salt instead of regular sea salt.
- If you prefer crispy bacon in your cookies, you can skip cooking it beforehand and simply add raw bacon pieces to the dough.
- You can substitute the semisweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips, or even chunks of chocolate for an extra indulgent treat.
Conclusion
Bacon chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the combination of sweet and salty flavors. With crispy bacon, melty chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt on top, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious twist on a classic cookie.