Ingredients and Weight:
- Rolled oats: 2 cups (300g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Cooked bacon, chopped: 1 cup (120g)
- Dried cranberries: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Chopped walnuts: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
For the Maple Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g)
- Maple syrup: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Milk: 1-2 tablespoons (as needed)
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in the chopped bacon, cranberries, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Maple Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- If necessary, add milk a tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per cookie
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Sugar: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and hearty
- Bursting with the flavors of bacon, cinnamon, and maple
- Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or snack
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory."
- "I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're a great way to use up leftover bacon."
- "The maple glaze takes these cookies to the next level. It's the perfect finishing touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure not to overmix the batter, as this will result in tough cookies.
- If you don't have any dried cranberries, you can substitute raisins or chopped dates.
- For a sweeter cookie, add an additional 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the batter.
