# Components:
→ Bacon
01 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Dry Ingredients
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
15 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
16 - 2 large eggs
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, allow to cool, and chop finely. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper until thoroughly blended.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
05 - Add maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
06 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until a soft dough forms.
07 - Fold the chopped bacon gently into the dough, distributing evenly.
08 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are just set.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
