Maple Bacon Cookies

Note: Before starting, cook bacon. Lay 4 thick slices of bacon on a small baking sheet lined with foil. (Optionally, you can top the bacon with 1/3 cup brown sugar.) Bake in a 400ºF oven for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a piece of foil. Cut into small pieces when cooled and set aside for cookies.

In a mixer, beat butter with brown sugar for 4 minutes. Add salt, eggs and maple extract. Slowly add in flour, baking soda and baking powder. Fold in bacon and chocolate chips.

Scoop by large tablespoons onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 375ºF oven for 10-12 minutes. Allow to sit on pan 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Enjoy!