Breakfast Cookies with Bacon
Start your morning with a delicious twist on classic breakfast flavors by baking a batch of irresistible Breakfast Cookies with Bacon. These soft, chewy cookies combine the savory crunch of crispy bacon with the sweetness of brown sugar, honey, and rich vanilla, making them the perfect grab-and-go treat. Packed with hearty oats and optional nuts for added texture, these cookies strike a beautiful balance between sweet and savory, satisfying both cravings in one bite. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or as a make-ahead snack. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these bacon breakfast cookies will be a crowd-pleasing favorite for the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Quick oats
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble it into small pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and honey, until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the oats, crumbled bacon, and chopped nuts (if using). Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball of dough slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
