Cook bacon in a large skillet or frying pan until crispy and golden brown. Set aside on a cooling rack or a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess fat. Reserve the bacon fat to use in the cookies

In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside

In another separate bowl, either that of a stand mixer or one you can use with an electric mixer, whisk together the butter, bacon fat, and sugar until light and fluffy over a medium-high speed

Then add the eggs one at a time, continuing to mix. Add the bourbon and vanilla extract and continue to mix

Decrease the mixer to a low speed and slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture until they are well incorporated. Remove the bowl and add the bacon and chocolate chips and fold into the mixture using either a wooden spatula or rubber spatula

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream/cookie scoop, scoop up the batter and drop it onto the parchment paper

Bake until cookies are lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes

Let cool and enjoy!