Bacon & Beer Cookies

Name: Bacon & Beer Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 slices crisply cooked bacon; 59 milliliters packed brown sugar; 118 milliliters butter, softened; 1 pouch Betty double chocolate chunk cookie mix; 237 milliliters dark chocolate chips; 1 egg; 118 milliliters chopped hazelnuts (filberts); 2 Tbsps stout draught beer (from 14.9-oz can); 158 milliliters whipping cream

One serving contains 570 calories, 7g of protein, and 35g of fat. This recipe serves 10. Head to the store and pick up crisply bacon, hazelnuts, betty double chocolate cookie mix, and a few other things to make it today. Father's Day will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oven to 375F. Crumble 2 slices of the cooked bacon into small pieces; place in large bowl.

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Add cookie mix, butter, egg and 1 tablespoon of the beer; stir until dough forms.

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Beer

Egg

Roll dough into 2-inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

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Roll

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Bake 11 to 13 minutes.

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Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

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Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix remaining 1 tablespoon beer, the hazelnuts and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until brown sugar begins to reduce and caramelize.

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Hazelnuts

Beer

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Spread mixture on sheet of parchment paper; cool.

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Spread

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In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and whipping cream uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. If needed, microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer or until chips are melted and mixture can be stirred smooth.

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