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Cakespy: Bacon, Cereal, and Orange Juice Breakfast Cookies Recipe

This unique recipe creates breakfast cookies blending savory, sweet, and citrus notes. Combining crispy bacon, crunchy Grape-Nuts cereal, and bright orange flavors, these cookies offer an unexpected yet delightful start to your day or a intriguing snack. They are relatively simple to prepare, resulting in a chewy cookie with pleasant textural contrasts.
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 3076.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Mixer stand or hand mixer
  • 2 Mixing Bowls medium and large
  • 1 Baking Sheets lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 1 Zester or Fine Grater for orange peel

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 strips bacon or veggie bacon cooked very crisp, drained and crumbled (I used veggie bacon and it worked just fine)
  • 1/2 cup Grape-Nuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • If not already prepared, cook the bacon (or veggie bacon) until very crisp. Drain thoroughly and crumble into small pieces; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, then stir in the thawed frozen orange juice concentrate and grated orange peel until well combined.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the crumbled crisp bacon and Grape-Nuts cereal until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at true room temperature for optimal creaming; this is crucial for the cookie's texture. When incorporating the dry ingredients, mix just until combined to prevent overdeveloping the gluten, which can lead to tough cookies. The crispy bacon and Grape-Nuts are essential for the textural contrast; don't undercook the bacon. The fresh orange zest provides a vibrant aromatic lift that complements the savory bacon and sweet cookie base, so don't skip it. Cool cookies on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.