This recipe was originally published August 25, 2016, and was updated to include a printable recipe card.
In less than two weeks, my two girls will be off to school. That will leave just my son and I to enjoy most of the day together until his sister’s come back home. It is going to take a ton of getting use to my new schedule, but I am confident we all will adjust in time. Armed with a good breakfast like these Oatmeal Bacon Breakfast Cookies and we all will be able to tackle the days ahead just fine.
Oatmeal happens to be my kids favorite breakfast. They love hot oatmeal like Bob’s Red Mill Rolled Oats with a touch of milk and cinnamon, or mixed with some nuts or raisins. Bob’s Red Mill Oats are the perfect choice in the morning because they are a versatile grain, high in dietary fiber, and can reduce cholesterol; plus they are gluten free. Bob’s Red Mill has a dedicated gluten-free facility and their oats are tested along the way to ensure they are in fact gluten-free–perfect for my husband and youngest daughter.
The only downside to preparing oatmeal in the morning is that it does take some time. Since I am all about shortcuts we have started making overnight oats, and these yummy Oatmeal Bacon Breakfast Cookies that can be eaten for breakfast or anytime really.
When people say bacon makes everything better, they are not kidding! Just when I thought oatmeal raisin cookies were yummy, I subbed raisins for bacon and chocolate chips to make something even yummier! When I say these Oatmeal Bacon Cookies are delicious-I mean it! Plus, one batch makes 3 dozen cookies so there are plenty to have for the week (if they last that long).
Want to make these Oatmeal Bacon Breakfast Cookies? Here is what you will need:
*makes 36 cookies
- 3/4 stick of vegetable shortening (butter flavor)
- 1 1/4 cups of firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup of whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsps. of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon
- 3 cups of Bob’s Red Mill Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
- 6 sliced of crispy, crumbled bacon
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
In a mixing bowl, beat shortening, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla.
Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and oats in another bowl
Slowly add to wet mixture on low speed.
Once combined fold in chocolate chips and bacon.
Add rounded tablespoons of dough to your cookies sheet evenly spaced apart.
Bake 10-12 minutes and allow to cool. If you are making another batch please wait until your cookie sheets have cooled before adding the new dough. I find cookies tend to burn if I do not.
These cookies store well in an airtight container and last at least 4 days- I have not been able to keep them around longer than that!!
Will you be trying these Oatmeal Bacon Breakfast Cookies?
Oatmeal Bacon Breakfast Cookies
Equipment
- large baking sheets
- standmixer fitted with paddle attachment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven adjusted to the center rack position
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter flavored shortening
- 1¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 6 slices crispy, crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Line two medium baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a standmixer (or mixing bowl), cream shortening, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and oats.
- Slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture.
- Once combined, fold in chocolate chips and bacon.
- Add rounded tablespoons of dough to your cookies sheet evenly spaced apart 2" apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies have golden brown edges. They will firm as they cool.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
I would never had thought to add bacon to my cookie mix. Love that idea! Thank you for the recipe.
Oh my goodness, BACON? You added bacon? You are a genius. I love this idea. It sounds amazing. I am totally trying the recipe. Thanks so much
These look really good! Anything with bacon is always a must try!
Those sound really interesting. I’m just not sure I’d like it with the bacon though. I’d certainly be willing to give it a try though, because I do love bacon.
This is everything I love in a cookie. Seriously. What a brilliant recipe!
I don’t think I have ever seen bacon in an oatmeal cookie. I am intrigued by the sound of this flavor combination.
Mmm… that looks so yummy! Never thought to put bacon in a cookie but I would so try it! Thanks for the recipe!
Yum! Sounds like the perfect combination of flavors!
Well, I always tell my kids try everything once. Guess it’s my turn!
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! Your recipe sounds like a great flavor combo too. Yummy!
These look delicious and simple to make! Thanks for sharing the GREAT recipe ;)
Oatmeal and bacon sounds like an interesting combination. My boys would love these for sure!
These look sooooo good! Anything with bacon is awesome!!!! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
The oatmeal is missing from the instructions. Just wondering if I add them to the dry ingredients? I guess I will wing it!
Hello, sorry about that. Yes, it was with the dry ingredients.
Ok, since no one has actually commented their experience with this recipe, here you go. This was amazing! I didn’t put in chocolate chips and did add in maple flavoring. These turned out tasty much like a pancake with syrup and bacon. 🥓 🥞
I want to make this recipe because YUM! After reading it through both on Pinterest and your website I cannot find when you add the oatmeal. Am I missing it? I will add oatmeal with bacon and chocolate chips.
Thanks for interesting recipe.
Hello Cindi, I’ve updated the post to have an easy to follow recipe card you can print. Enjoy!