Bacon-Oatmeal Cookies

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Bacon-Oatmeal Cookies
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Makes: 1 servings adjust
Makes 4-5 dozen. **Note:** It takes about a pound of bacon, give or take, to acquire the prescribed quantities of fat and bits. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over low heat, allowing plenty of time for the fat to render out before the pieces color too much. Pour bacon into a fine mesh sieve set over a heat-proof bowl. Once the fat has drained into the bowl, set aside and allow to cool to room temperature. Turn bacon bits out onto paper towels. Bits and fat can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week before use, just be sure to bring the fat to room temperature before making the cookie dough.

Directions

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bacon Fat, room temperature
  • 1 1⁄2 cups Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Bacon Fat, room temperature

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. With a hand held or stand mixer, cream fat with sugar until creamy and light. (N.B.:You will not be able to achieve the same level of fluffiness in this step with bacon fat as you would with a recipe using butter or shortening. Trying to do so will result in frustration and, possibly, a greasy, over-worked—e.g. melted—mess.)

Ingredients

  • 4 1⁄2 teaspoons Honey
  • 4 1⁄2 teaspoons Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Eggs

Step 2

2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, molasses and honey, and beat to incorporate.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 1⁄2 cups All-Purpose Flour

Step 3

3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt, and whisk to incorporate. Add this mixture to the butter mixture and beat to incorporate. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, and beat briefly to insure that mixture is homogeneous.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips, Raisins or Walnuts (optional)
  • 1 1⁄2 cups Bacon Bits
  • 3 cups Quick Oatmeal

Step 4

4. Add the oats, bacon bits and raisins, chocolate chips or walnuts, if using. Mix until well distributed.
 

Step 5

5. Drop dough by the heaping tablespoonful onto parchment- or Silpat-lined baking trays, leaving 1 1/2 or 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating tray once during baking. Cool cookies
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