ULTIMATE MAPLE-BACON BOURBON CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES
The Test Kitchen smelled heavenly while these were baking! We taste each layer of the recipe as it's being prepared, so we knew this was going to be good. It was worth the wait! The maple extract and bourbon pair well together. Adding bacon only makes this cookie better! It's a smoky-sweet reward once they're all assembled.
Provided by Lauren Katz
Categories Cookies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. For the Maple-Bourbon Bacon Shortbread Cookies: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large pan on medium heat, render bacon pieces until crispy. Remove bacon to drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat for later use. Set aside 25 bacon pieces for garnish, if desired.
- 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream 1 cup softened butter with brown sugar until well combined.
- 4. Add 1 tablespoon of the bourbon and 1/2 teaspoon of the maple extract, mixing well.
- 5. Add flour and remaining bacon pieces. Mix on low until stiff dough forms.
- 6. Sprinkle clean work surface lightly with flour or powdered sugar to reduce sticking. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch, cut into 50 squares with a sharp knife or cookie cutters.
- 7. Place onto parchment-lined sheets and bake for 14-18 minutes or until set and slightly golden at edges. Let cool completely.
- 8. For the Maple Bourbon Buttercream Filling: In a separate bowl with an electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup of the powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon maple extract, and remaining tablespoon bourbon until fluffy and light.
- 9. Place into a disposable piping bag or ziptop bag. Snip point of the bag with scissors, and pipe onto bottom of cooled cookie. Top with the second cookie, pressing lightly to form a sandwich.
- 10. FOR MAPLE-BACON DRIZZLE: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, maple syrup, reserved bacon fat (heat gently if needed to liquefy), and thin with milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until drizzling consistency is achieved.
- 11. Place in a ziptop bag, snip the corner, and drizzle on top of sandwich cookies.
- 12. Top each cookie with a reserved piece of bacon, if desired. Let icing set until dry.
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[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of flavors. They're perfect for a special occasion or as a gift.
Bipana Lamsal
[email protected]The cookies didn't turn out at all. I followed the recipe exactly, but they were still raw in the middle. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Bethany Harris
[email protected]The cookies were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg yolk to the dough next time.
Naveed Hanif
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would cut the sugar down by half next time.
Mary Solomon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but these cookies were still really good. The bacon flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cookies are also very moist and chewy.
Md. Easin
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making them again and again.
Kinney McRae
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The perfect cookie!
Yup Yolo
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making them again.
Afzaal Shakir
[email protected]The cookies didn't turn out at all. I followed the recipe exactly, but they were still raw in the middle. I'm not sure what went wrong.
jake casarez
[email protected]The cookies were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg yolk to the dough next time.
Bisma Khan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would cut the sugar down by half next time.
Alex Ajayi
[email protected]I followed the recipe and the cookies turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dough. Otherwise, they were perfect.
Nadir Nadir
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making them again.
Maryjoy Paragas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The bacon flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cookies are also very moist and chewy.
Serah Wambo Olekete
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion or as a gift.
krishna karki
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The maple and bacon go so well together, and the bourbon adds a nice touch of warmth.
Adelyn DC
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ardit Suci
[email protected]These cookies are dangerously delicious! I can't stop eating them.
Tewodros Belete
[email protected]I was skeptical about the bacon in these cookies, but I'm so glad I gave them a try! The bacon adds a subtle smokiness that really complements the other flavors.
Jason Kroll
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of maple, bacon, bourbon, and cream. They're definitely a new favorite of mine.