Marry Me Cookies (Bacon Cookies)

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.667 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (Room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.75 tsp salt (Do not use the flaky sea salt reserved for topping)
• flaky sea salt (For sprinkling; optional)
• 0.667 cup caramel bits or chopped caramels (Alternatively, cut 12 soft caramels into 6 pieces each)
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate bar (Finely chopped)
• 0.5 heaping cup bacon (Crumbled; about 5 slices)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt it over medium-low heat.

2. 2

   Once the butter has melted, increase the stovetop heat to just above medium. Stir constantly as the butter begins to bubble and sizzle.

3. 3

   Continue stirring until bits of butter begin turning golden brown on the bottom of the pan. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the browned butter into a large heatproof bowl. Let it cool to room temperature before continuing.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. 5

   When the butter is no longer warm to the touch, add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then stir until completely combined.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Do not add the flaky sea salt; reserve it for topping.

8. 8

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 4 to 5 portions, stirring until fully combined after each addition. The dough will be stiff; this is normal.

9. 9

   Add the caramel pieces, finely chopped chocolate, and crumbled bacon. Stir until the additions are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

10. 10

    Scoop the dough into portions measuring about 2 tablespoons each. Gently roll each portion between your hands to form a ball, then place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

11. 11

    Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are beginning to turn golden brown.

12. 12

    Immediately sprinkle the baked cookies lightly with flaky sea salt.

13. 13

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet, then serve and enjoy.

Notes

The structured recipe states a 70-minute total time, although the active preparation and baking times are 15 and 10 minutes. Caramel baking bits may be used instead of chopped soft caramels. The author prefers finely chopping a quality chocolate bar, though chocolate chips may also be used according to the body excerpt.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baked
• brown butter
• bacon
• chocolate
• caramel
• sweet and savory