Chai Maple Bacon Drop Cookies (Print)
Chewy cookies blend chai spices, maple syrup, and bacon for a rich, warming treat packed with flavor.
# Components:
→ Bacon
01 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Dry Ingredients
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
15 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
16 - 2 large eggs
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool, and chop finely. Set bacon aside.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
05 - Add maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition.
06 - Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
07 - Gently fold the chopped bacon into the cookie dough.
08 - Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each portion approximately 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors
- Chewy texture with crispy bacon pieces
02 -
- Always check product labels for allergens, especially with bacon and butter.
- Cookies are not suitable for vegetarians unless you substitute with turkey bacon or omit bacon entirely.
03 -
- For extra chai flavor, add 1/2 tsp ground allspice or a pinch of white pepper.
- Drizzle cookies with additional maple syrup or glaze for a sweeter finish.