Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies

6 slices maple-cured bacon, chopped

1½ cups white sugar

1 cup softened butter

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup cocoa powder

¾ tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks

Preheat an oven to 350°.

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble.

Beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla.  Add eggs one at a time.

Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the chocolate chips and bacon.

Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

This recipe can be found here.