Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted February 9th, 2011 by girlwhoateeverything

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Bacon isn’t just for breakfast these days. Sure, we’ve seen it in salads and sandwiches, but now it has taken over the dessert world. It’s topping ice cream, sneaking into brownies, and gracefully accenting pies.

We’ve even found a way to make it into candy. What? Bacon candy? I know everyone loves bacon AND everyone loves candy, so why not put them together and make candied bacon? So…candied bacon…how do we make it?

It’s really easy. Start off with thick cut slices of bacon placed on a foil-lined pan, and sprinkle generously with brown sugar.

Bake in a 350 degree oven turning once for about 20 minutes until your bacon looks brown and crispy. Let it cool on a wire rack. If you’re looking for a snack, just cut the candied bacon into 1-inch pieces and voila, an addicting and satisfying munchie. Just try to stop yourself from eating every last piece.

I decided to channel my naughty side and sneak candied bacon into one of my favorite treats of all time…chocolate chip cookies.

These Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies are so sinful, they’ll send you straight to confession after one bite.

Sweet chocolate chip cookies that have a surprise bite of smoky bacon inside — you’ll have people stumped as to what the surprise ingredient is!

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We’re curious: Would you try these cookies with candied bacon in them?

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Anonymous said:

Thank you so much for this recipe – Just made a batch & they are FABulous!!!!

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6/03/2013 5:30 AM

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I do, too, @Anonymous — let us know how your firefighting friends like them.

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5/22/2013 5:16 PM

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Anonymous said:

When I mentioned such a thing as bacon chocolate chip cookies existed to a firefighter friend who LOVES bacon I now find myself embarking on my first attempt at making them, for the whole fire department! LOL I hope they turn out!!

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5/13/2013 5:22 PM

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These are so good!! Just made a batch using both white and dark chips. I hope I don’t eat them all before the hubs gets home!!

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3/22/2013 10:51 AM

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Anonymous said:

Yes definately

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12/19/2012 9:47 PM

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Anonymous said:

I haven’t made them yet but brown sugar bacon as you make it in this recipe is our favorite Christmas morning breakfast food. I will definitely be trying it in cookies…does that mean we can eat them for breakfast too?

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12/05/2012 9:02 AM

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Anonymous said:

I made thm for a cookie exchange – my family loved them!

Donna

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1/31/2012 2:50 PM

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Anonymous said:

I did try chocolate chip cookies with candied bacon. They are amazing! never too much bacon!

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1/09/2012 8:03 PM

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redhattie said:

This sounds irresistible; I’ll just have to remember to invite someone over so I won’t eat them all myself.

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10/24/2011 11:11 PM

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Anonymous said:

We used twice the amount of bacon by accident. They were delicious!

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9/16/2011 3:02 AM

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Anonymous said:

Try them, oh yes! An old friend of my husbands made these and posted on Facebook. I HAD to try them. I do have to say we bought a different bacon because our usual wasn’t on sale, definitely need our original. Wright Brand is a household favorite along with Safeway brand. They are a bit saltier. At any rate, these were delicious! I added walnuts to the 2nd half of the batch…YUM! I just love walnuts in cookies. It didn’t take away from the bacon or chocolate at all. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It’s a keeper!

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8/14/2011 11:29 AM

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I made these yesterday only I used softened and not melted butter to cream the sugar into. They turned out AMAZING and were a huge hit!

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4/10/2011 10:16 AM

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Verna said:

OMG YES!!!! A double batch, I think. What a creative idea! I love Pig Candy, but never thought to add it to anything but my tummy. Guess I’ll have to go make some, these commenters have some really creative ideas, too. Bacon heaven……….

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3/26/2011 1:05 PM

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Anonymous said:

Uh, YES! In fact, my bacon-loving friend has requested that I make them today. So my Saturday will consist of whipping up some bacon and chocolate goodies! Yay for the weekend!!

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2/12/2011 12:13 PM

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Anonymous said:

Abso-freaking-lutely! I had a candy bar with bits of applewood smoked bacon and sea salt in it at the NYC Fancy Food Show a couple years ago. Was VERY hesitant to try it, but try it I did. AND I LOVED IT!!! I can’t wait to make these cookies.

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2/11/2011 1:10 PM

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Anonymous said:

My friends’ cat just had to put down and I was going to make them some cookies as a sympathy gift. Since they are the same friends who drink bacon vodka, this seems appropriate. I hope they taste as good as they sound.

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2/10/2011 9:47 PM

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Anonymous said:

I’ve made “couch potato cookies” with potato chips mixed in so why not bacon!!! Bring it on!

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2/10/2011 9:23 PM

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tbsplilly said:

I’ve heard of bacon chocolate bars, why not bacon chocolate chip cookies? Great idea!

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2/10/2011 8:34 PM

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cdenney92 said:

Pig Candy? I love that you call it that. It looks like everyone either really loves or hates this idea. Thanks for all of the feedback!

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2/10/2011 8:21 PM

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jolson323 said:

TOTALLY! Coming from a household where bacon-caramel (9×13 pan double batch) is a staple.

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2/10/2011 6:29 PM

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Anonymous said:

I think this will be my Valentine’s Day gift to my boyfriend

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2/10/2011 5:58 PM

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Anonymous said:

yeah, i have always been hesitant about putting bacon in cookies, but candied bacon, how bad can that be? i cant wait to make these this weekend!!!!

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2/10/2011 12:57 PM

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Anonymous said:

Of course!!!

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2/10/2011 10:50 AM

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tbspsusan said:

Thanks for all the comments! Christy hit a good combo with this recipe, huh? I’m with the majority of you on this one. Sweet-salty bacon plus chocolate chips. W.O.W.

Keep the comments coming! How about the rest of you? Would you try these?

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2/10/2011 8:13 AM

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Anonymous said:

I just can’t do it.

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2/09/2011 11:54 PM

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Millie101 said:

YES I wanna make this so BAD!

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2/09/2011 9:23 PM

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Anonymous said:

“Swine & cream” on our dessert board @ BJ’s Carolina Cafe & Creative Catering by Wanda 1 huge scoop vanilla ice cream, drizzle w/ choco fudge/syrup, caramel, layer pig candy on top and add whipped cream and a cherry… TO DIE FOR ..Literally

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2/09/2011 7:47 PM

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Anonymous said:

OHHH, HECK YEAH!

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2/09/2011 5:23 PM

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Anonymous said:

I have been eating what we call Pig Candy for years…LOVE IT!!! Horrible for you, but man is it good…we heavily coat the bacon with brown sugar, press it in, put on a broiler pan, we dont turn it and when it’s done cool it on something non stick folks…Never thought of putting it in cookies! We eat it the way it is and make a whole pound at a time…mmm mmmm mmmm…

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2/09/2011 5:17 PM

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blueyedmommy said:

Hmm… I will have to venture out and try these.

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2/09/2011 5:17 PM

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hummingbird9680 said:

I might just have to make these for my husband for Valentine’s.

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2/09/2011 5:14 PM

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Anonymous said:

ABSOLUTELY! A friend once told me about bacon ice cream and let me try some…Delicious!

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2/09/2011 5:13 PM

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Anonymous said:

I just tried a bacon and peanut butter cupcake the other day my coworker had made. This looks tasty as well.

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2/09/2011 4:38 PM

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Anonymous said:

This would be a hit in our house! My 9 year old is asking for candied bacon cupcakes for her birthday!

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2/09/2011 3:14 PM

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dbkmiller said:

yes!

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2/09/2011 2:50 PM

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Anonymous said:

Wow..well I LOVE bacon and I LOVE choc chip cookies..so I would try them…would never ever had thought of it though~creative idea!

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2/09/2011 2:41 PM

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This looks AMAZING!!!

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2/09/2011 11:46 AM

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