Bacon + Browned Butter + Dark Chocolate Chunks = Heaven
Does it get any better than this? If so, I can't think of what. The combination of these three components is out of this world. The salty smokiness from the bacon, the nuttiness from the browned butter and the sweet bitterness from chunks of chocolate. The only thing I changed up was using a good quality bar of dark chocolate that I'd cut up into nice big pieces rather than using store bought chips. I've decided recently that I prefer this in my cookies, I think it (obviously) gives better flavor but I've found that I also enjoy the texture more. I guess I'm not so much a fan of the waxiness of the chips. Not to say I won't use them, I know myself well enough not to make that promise but when I'm looking to make something special, I will be sure to reach for the bar rather than the bag.
Browned Butter and Bacon Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees, line two baking sheets with parchment. In a saucepan over low heat, melt 10 tablespoons of the butter stirring frequently. Continue to cook until butter has browned which should take about 10 minutes. Now remove from heat and stir in your remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachments, mix the sugars, salt, vanilla, egg and yolk. Slowly add in your melted, slightly cooled butter until it is well incorporated. Add your flour and baking soda, mixing until it just comes together and no flour is visible. Add your chocolates and bacon and finish stirring by hand to be sure not to over work the dough. Scoop out onto your prepared baking sheets into your desired size and bake for 12 - 14 minutes until cookies are just barely set. Cool and enjoy.
Recipe adapted from From Away
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