Step 1

Begin by gathering and prepping all of your cookie ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.

Step 2

In a medium-size bowl, add the flour, the baking soda and the baking powder, and gently whisk to combine these dry ingredients, and set aside for a moment.

Step 3

Then, to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the softened butter and the two sugars, and cream/mix together for on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add in the whisked egg, the maple flavor and the real maple syrup, and continue to cream/mix for another moment until combined.

Step 4

Turn the mixer down to a lower speed, and begin adding the dry ingredients in increments, until they get incorporated with the creamed butter/sugar/egg mixture. Once all dry ingredients are added and combined, add in the buttermilk until combined, and turn off the mixer.

Step 5

Next, divide the cookie dough in half (roughly) in the bowl with a spatula. Place a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface, and turn half of the cookie dough out onto the plastic wrap, and gently shape it with your hands into a log shape, roughly 12 inches long, not too thick or too thin.

Step 6

Wrap the plastic around it, twist the ends to secure, and place the cookie dough log into the freezer to firm for at least 45 minutes (or more, if you want to freeze the dough to save some for later). Repeat the process with the other half of the cookie dough.

Step 7

To bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350°, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled/firmed cookie dough log into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick slices (cookies), and place the cookie dough slices onto the lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for roughly 10 to 11 minutes, until soft and chewy, but slightly golden. Take care not to over-bake.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. While they cool, gather and prep your maple icing ingredients according to the ingredient list to have ready and organized for use.

Step 9

To make the maple icing, add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth (the icing should be thin enough to drizzle, but thick enough to adhere well to the cookies and not get absorbed by them).

Step 10

Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle the icing over them and sprinkle over the chopped, crispy bacon, and allow it to set for about 20 to 30 minutes before enjoying.