These cookies are asking for your attention. Not so much begging or pleading, but asking nicely for you to pay attention.
They’re here to tell you that they’re a little to big, a little too sweet, have a little too much bacon, and yea… too much chocolate, too. They’re crisp and they don’t care about your affection for chewy. They’re gluten-free, but really… they never needed gluten in the first place. They’re the boss. They know it. Don’t play.
Peanut Butter.
Bacon.
Dark Chocolate.
Get on the bandwagon before these cookies raise their voice. Nobody wants that.
See also: Peanut Butter Bacon Pancakes. Sorry. Also, not sorry.
These cookies are so easy you’re going to feel like you’re cheating… like you’re getting way with something… like you’re part human and part bacon-cooking genius. (Because bacon-cooking geniuses aren’t human. We all know that.)
Peanut butter plus two sugars: granulated and brown. A one to one ratio. Once cup peanut butter and one cup sugar.
We’re off to a good start.
An egg too.
Maybe a dash of vanilla extract if you’re feeling extra fancy.
And we can’t forget the baking soda.
But that’s it!
There’s no flour in these cookies. They’re the ultimate in gluten-free because there never was any gluten to begin with!
The cookies stick together with the magic of peanut butter and egg. It’s a baking science that we should just acknowledge, accept, and appreciate.
The cookie batter will be rather thick, a bit greasy (don’t be scared), and maybe a bit grainy, too (still don’t be scared).
Add chopped bacon and chocolate: generous and aggressive.
Rolled into large balls making sure to get lots of bacon and chocolate in each cookie.
Rolled in sugar. That’s just the way of the peanut butter cookie.
Big, stacked, sweet, salty, peanut butter-y GOOD!
If you’re still reading this please stop. Stop right now and go make these. They will win you friends, lovers, allies, and admirers. These are true words.
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Peanut Butter Bacon and Dark Chocolate Cookies
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- about 6 slices of bacon, cooked, cooled and coarsely chopped
- 1 large handful dark chocolate pieces
- granulated sugar for coating cookies.
Instructions
- To cook the bacon, place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lay uncooked bacon on top of the foil in a single layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through, browned, and crisp. Remove from the oven and place on a plate to cool before chopping for the cookies.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and sugars until well combined. Add egg and baking soda and mix until well combined. Fold in cooked bacon and chocolate pieces.
- Roll into large walnut sized balls and if you’d like, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before placing on the cookie sheet and creating a cris-cross pattern with a fork.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to… your mouth.
sarah rodriguez
i love/hate you, admire your guts and wtf with these cookies?!yum! and thats so not good(very good) i shared them( no not really) they were a hit!( for me myself and i)
realfoodbydad
Well they’ve got my attention for sure, they look amazing!
Katy
These look amazing. Picking up ingredients ASAP. Does it make a difference if you use natural peanut butter?
joythebaker
You don’t want the peanut butter to be too watery!
oliviascuisine
Can’t wait to try this! They look sinful! :D
Stacy
Oh Joy! These sound like the most glorious combination of yummies on the planet! I can’t wait to make these!
Schnauzevoll
seriously? i want to try that O_O
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek
The Bible doesn’t exactly talk about it, but I think one of the things God told Adam and Eve as He walked with them in the garden was how great peanut butter and chocolate are together.
Now you go and add bacon to the mix….wow! I have all the ingredients….going to have to give this a try.
pastapieandpirouettes
Wow! I need these cookies in my life right now! And they are perfect, as I ran out of flour just yesterday, but I still have all of the other ingredients at home.
Erin | Well Plated
Too much bacon? Too much dark chocolate? I didn’t know there could be such a thing, but I’m willing to eat an entire batch of these babies, just to see if I change my mind!
Millie | Add A Little
THIS COMBO!!! I don’t think I could ask for anything better!
Lorraine
Will definitely be trying these as soon as possible! Thanks for the recipe :)
Karen
These look really great. I am looking forward to them taking up space in my oven. I had vegetables with bacon yesterday. Dessert with bacon sounds just about right!
megbollenback
Welp. I’m glad I went to the gym this morning because this is making an appearance in my kitchen, stat. I think you just won for best Monday post ever…chocolate + bacon before 8am? Ridiculously awesome.
howtosavethekosmos
I love flourless PB cookies though I have never added baking soda…or bacon. Yum!
Cherie
I will definitely be making this- looks so delicious! Can’t wait-thank you for this!! :)
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