If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you combined the smoky richness of bacon with the sweetness of a classic cookie, these Bacon Grease Chocolate Chip Cookies are your answer. 

This recipe swaps part of the butter for bacon grease, giving every bite a subtle, savory edge that makes these cookies impossible to stop eating. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips; a fun twist on a favorite that’s just different enough to wow your friends and family.

As for the leftover chocolate chips, use them in these tasty Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies or my favorite Almond Flour Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Ingredients Needed for Bacon Grease Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and helps balance the saltiness from the bacon grease.
• Bacon Grease: Provides smoky, savory depth that makes these cookies unforgettable.
• Granulated Sugar and Light Brown Sugar: the combo of both sugars, makes these cookies extra soft and chewy.
• Egg: Binds everything together for structure and chew.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of both the chocolate and the bacon.
• All-Purpose Flour: Your standard base to give the cookies body.
• Baking Soda & Baking Powder: A blend of both for rise and spread.
• Salt: Just enough to balance the sweetness.
• Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Classic cookie chocolate that pairs well with the smoky flavor.
• Sea Salt Flakes (Maldon): Sprinkled on top for a gourmet finish.

How to Make Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Start by preheating your oven to 360°F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat mats.

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, bacon grease, and both sugars until the mixture is fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat for another 1–2 minutes until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the wet mixture in stages, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.

Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on your prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each dough ball with flaky sea salt for that irresistible sweet-salty bite.

Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the middle. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Helpful Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients. This helps the dough come together evenly.
• Don’t overmix. Overbeating the dough can make the cookies tough.
• Chill for thicker cookies. If you want a thicker texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

Common FAQs

Can I use all butter instead of bacon grease?
Yes! Use 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter if you prefer a more traditional chocolate chip cookie without the smoky flavor.

How do I store chocolate chip bacon cookies?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.

Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely. Scoop into balls and freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag for later baking. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.

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Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies

These bacon grease chocolate chip cookies blend sweet and salty in the best way. They're rich, chewy, and easy to make with everyday ingredients

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon chocolate chip cookies, bacon grease chocolate chip cookie recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• sea salt Maldon for top of cookies

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat mats.
• In a bowl, cream together butter, bacon grease, and sugars until fluffy, ~3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
• Add egg and vanilla and beat another 1-2 minutes.
• In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add in stages to the wet mixture and incorporate fully.
• Mix in chocolate chips.
• Place tablespoon-sized balls of dough on each baking sheet. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
• Bake 12-13 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
• Remove and transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

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