Bacon Cookies

[Pallee]

Bacon Cookies

Serves 30 as Amuse.

Savory bacon cookies that go well with stews, soups, or to make your dog very happy!

• 4 slices chopped bacon
  
• 2 c AP flour
  
• 1 pinch salt
  
• 1 pinch black pepper
  
• 1/2 c chilled butter
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
• 3 T heavy cream
  
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
  

Saute the bacon bits until not quite crispy. Drain and cool.

Mix flour, salt and pepper and cut in the butter. Mix in the egg and cream, just to combine. Add the bacon and form the dough into a log about 1 1/2" diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill til firm.

Preheat oven to 350'.

Slice cookies and brush tops with yolk.

Bake until brown (about 15 minutes) and cool on a rack.

( RG1718 )