Are you ready for a sensational sweet-and-salty dessert dip? This maple bacon sugar cookie dip combines a creamy sugar cookie base with a gooey maple bacon caramel topping. It’s perfect for parties, game days, or any time you want an indulgent snack.
I tested this dip several times to get the flavors just right, and every time I brought a batch to friends and family they were curious at first — the caramel-topped dip can look a bit like baked beans at a glance. Don’t be fooled: the contrast of sweet maple caramel and salty bacon is addictive. Using quality bacon gives the caramel depth and keeps the balance from being overly sweet.
Maple Bacon Caramel
I call the topping a caramel because it’s thick, sticky, and stays gooey — perfect for dipping. It won’t harden, so guests can keep dunking for as long as the dip lasts. You can make the caramel in about 30 minutes and it serves a crowd of bacon lovers.
Start by chopping bacon into small pieces; thick-cut or chunkier pieces work well so you can taste bits of bacon in every bite. Cook the bacon until golden but still slightly chewy, then drain it on paper towels. While it cools, combine butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and an egg in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat, let cool briefly, and stir in maple extract and the cooked bacon.
Sugar Cookie Dip
The sugar cookie layer is quick to prepare while the bacon cooks. It’s creamy, sweet, and provides a soft contrast to the sticky caramel topping.
In a mixing bowl, beat together room-temperature cream cheese, dry sugar cookie mix, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth. If you can find a sugar cookie–flavored coffee creamer, it makes a delicious, easy substitute for the powdered sugar and heavy cream and enhances the cookie flavor.
Spread the sugar cookie dip into a shallow serving dish (a 7×11 pan works well). Pour the warm maple bacon caramel evenly over the top so it covers the surface without needing to be spread. Finish by sprinkling a few extra bacon bits on top if desired, then serve with pretzels or graham crackers for dipping.
Other maple bacon desserts:
- Maple Bacon Cake Pops (Easy Cake Pops)
- Maple Bacon Popcorn
- Maple Bacon Rice Krispies Treats
Below is the full recipe, including ingredients and step-by-step instructions so you can recreate this dip at home.
How to make maple bacon sugar cookie dip:
Maple Bacon Sugar Cookie Dip
Ingredients
Maple Bacon Caramel
- 8 slices Smithfield Bacon Cherrywood Smoked Thick Cut, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
Sugar Cookie Dip
- 1 1/2 cups dry sugar cookie mix
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Pretzels, for dipping
Instructions
Maple Bacon Caramel
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and add to a large frypan. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is golden but still slightly chewy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and egg. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly. It will bubble and foam then subside.
- Remove from heat and let cool about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked bacon and maple extract until incorporated.
Sugar Cookie Dip
- Heat treat the dry sugar cookie mix in the microwave by microwaving 30 seconds at a time and whisking, repeating until the mix reaches 160–165°F.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heated sugar cookie mix, cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar on medium until smooth and combined.
- Spread the sugar cookie dip into a shallow dish (similar to a 7×11 pan), getting the dip to the edges.
- Drizzle the maple bacon caramel evenly over the top so it covers the dip without spreading. Serve with pretzels or graham crackers.
Notes
If you can find sugar cookie–flavored coffee creamer, substitute it for the powdered sugar and heavy cream for an extra cookie-like flavor.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 29 g |
Protein: 7 g |
Fat: 35 g |
Saturated Fat: 16 g
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.)
This post was sponsored by Smithfield Bacon.