Bacon Beer And Potato Chip Cookie Bars Recipes

BACON & BEER COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Crumble 2 slices of the cooked bacon into small pieces; place in large bowl. Add cookie mix, butter, egg and 1 tablespoon of the beer; stir until dough forms.
• Roll dough into 2-inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix remaining 1 tablespoon beer, the hazelnuts and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until brown sugar begins to reduce and caramelize. Spread mixture on sheet of parchment paper; cool.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and whipping cream uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. If needed, microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer or until chips are melted and mixture can be stirred smooth.
• Spread chocolate ganache on top of each cookie. Sprinkle a few candied hazelnuts on top of each. Break or cut remaining 4 slices bacon into 10 to 12 pieces; press 1 piece on top of each cookie.

TOUCHDOWN BACON-CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in peanuts. Press evenly in pan.
• Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until set in center and golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave in 10-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth. Spread evenly over top of bar; sprinkle with bacon pieces. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.