Bacon, Maple, & Cheddar Shortbread

Name: Bacon, Maple, & Cheddar Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon; 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter; 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup; 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder; 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated extra old cheddar cheese

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Bacon, Maple, & Cheddar Shortbread

Get ready to make and take these two shortbreads to family and friends this holiday season. Perfect to serve with drinks and more cheese!

PREP15 min

Cooking2 h 15 min

Ready in2 h 30 min

Ingredients

4 slices of bacon
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated extra old cheddar cheese

Instructions

Step
In a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crispy; reserve fat and remove bacon to paper towel lined plate. Pour bacon fat into small heat proof bowl to cool. Finely chop bacon.
Step
In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, maple syrup, and cooled bacon fat until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped bacon.
Step
Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Step
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Step
Slice into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until light golden. Repeat with remaining dough