Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

By srumbel

Super soft & thick pudding cookies are jam-packed with crispy bacon, crunchy pretzels, and chocolate chips in these Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies...
from frugalfoodiemama.com

Ingredients

• 4-5 slices of crispy bacon, chopped (reserve the bacon drippings & grease)
• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 1 small box of instant vanilla pudding
• 2 large eggs
• 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp reserved bacon grease
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pretzels, roughly crushed

Preparation

Step 1

Cook your bacon according to your preferred method. To learn how to bake your bacon, check out my post on How to Bake Perfectly Crisp Bacon. Be sure to reserve some of the bacon drippings.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, butter, & bacon grease. Mix well.
Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped bacon, and crushed pretzel pieces.

Roll the cookie dough into 24 tablespoon sized balls. Place the cookie dough balls onto your prepared baking sheet(s) at least 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie dough ball slightly with your hand.

Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden brown along the edges. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Enjoy!