Bacon Cookies

This German holiday cookie recipe proves that bacon really is great in anything! It's the perfect cookie cure when you've had your fill of sweet, sugary cookies.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 74 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• ½ cup butter or margarine, chilled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fry bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels, and cool completely.

Step 2

Into a large mixing bowl, place the flour, butter or margarine, egg, salt, and heavy cream. Using the mixer's hook attachment, mix the contents of the bowl together until combined; then transfer the dough to the counter, and quickly mix with your hands. Knead in cooled bacon pieces and pepper.

Step 3

Roll up the dough into a log, to a diameter of about 1 1/2 inches. Wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 2 hours, until firm.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove foil, cut dough roll into slices, and place slices on greased baking sheet. Brush each slice with beaten egg yolk.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until brown. Remove to a wire rack until cooled completely.