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Bacon Maple Shortbread

Irresistible Bacon Maple Shortbread: Sweet Meets Savory Bliss

Bacon Maple Shortbread cookies blend sweet and savory flavors for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 6 slices Bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 1 cup Butter Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup For more intense flavor, consider maple sugar.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch To enhance softness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bacon Maple Shortbread
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and cool before crumbling.
  2. Beat room temperature butter with maple syrup in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt. Make a well in the center.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Fold in crumbled bacon.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Shape dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a personalized touch, experiment with chocolate dipping or different sugars. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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