In The Finn Chronicles: Year One: A dog’s reports from the front lines of hooman rescue we learn that Finn loves peanut butter and bacon. I knew I had to bake these Peanut Butter and Bacon Cookies in Finnegan Count Smooshie Tushie’s honor.

Yes, I know I posted my daughter-in-love’s chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Balls last year, and traditional Peanut Butter Cookies earlier this year, but these are different. First and most importantly: BACON. Second, these are gluten-free! and, Third, peanut butter and bacon is truly a match made in heaven.

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Peanut Butter & Bacon Cookies

Course

Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine

American

Keyword

Dessert

Servings

cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 slices of bacon cooked and coarsely chopped

Course Cookies, Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Dessert Servings cookies Ingredients 1 cup smooth peanut butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed 1 large egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 slices of bacon cooked and coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line two baking sheets with Silpat liners or parchment paper.
2. Using a mixer, combine the peanut butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar for 2 minutes. Add the egg and baking soda and mix for another 2 minutes. Fold in cooked bacon.
3. Roll into 24 balls. Roll each ball into the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar. Using a fork, create a criss-cross pattern by indenting each ball horizontally, then vertically.
4. Place 12 cookies on each sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
5. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes