Chocolate Chip Cookies with Bacon Grease

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup bacon grease
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a cookie sheet.

Cream together the bacon grease, butter, and sugar. Add the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Gradually add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until well incorporated, then stir in the chocolate chips.

Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls, place on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 17 minutes.