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Chopped Candied Bacon adds little nuggets of savory sweetness to a classic cookie. I like the richness of dark chocolate chips, but semisweet or milk chocolate would be just as delicious. For a really down-home treat, use a mix of chocolate and peanut butter chips. This is a recipe that invites your innovation.

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
4 slices Candied Bacon, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine butter and sugars in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add to sugar mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Add chips, nuts and Candied Bacon; beat at low speed until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 16 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Let cool 2 minutes on pans. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

Yields 3 dozen