Breakfast Take-Alongs

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Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2/3 cup (11/3 sticks) butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup wheat germ or chopped pecans

Directions

• 1
  Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes; drain on paper towels.
• 2
  Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease 3 baking sheets.
• 3
  Combine butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at high speed until mixture is creamy.
• 4
  Add egg and vanilla extract to creamed mixture and beat until blended. Add flour, salt and baking soda and mix well.
• 5
  Stir oats, Cheddar, wheat germ and bacon into egg mixture. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
• 6
  Bake until lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.