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Maple Bacon Crack
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Place bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until right before it gets crispy. (It will bake a while longer, later).
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Remove from oven and drain on paper towels and chop into large pieces.
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Turn oven to 325 degrees.
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Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil and liberally spray with cooking spray.
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Unroll the crescent rolls onto the baking sheet being careful not to separate any. You want a single rectangle of dough.
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Pinch any perforations together to seal and stretch the dough so it forms an even rectangle.
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Use a fork to prick holes all over the dough.
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Drizzle 1/4 cup of maple syrup on top of the crescent dough.
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Sprinkle ¼ cup of the brown sugar on top of the syrup.
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Top with chopped bacon.
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Drizzle remaining maple syrup on top of the bacon and top with the remaining brown sugar.
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Bake for about 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
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Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into bite sized pieces.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-Cook Bacon for Even Crispness 🥓Bake bacon at 400°F for 15-18 minutes before wrapping in crescent dough to ensure it's fully crispy and won't release excess moisture that could make the dough soggy.
- Score the Dough for Better Caramelization 🔪Lightly score the crescent roll surface in a crosshatch pattern before baking to increase surface area, allowing the maple-brown sugar mixture to caramelize more evenly and deeply.
- Use Real Maple Syrup Over Pancake Syrup 🍁Invest in 100% pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup—it has richer flavor and caramelizes better at high heat without burning or becoming overly bitter.
- Line Your Pan with Parchment for Easy Release ✨Place parchment paper on your baking sheet before adding the dough and toppings to prevent sticking and allow the caramelized sugar to release cleanly without breaking apart.
- Cool Completely Before Cutting for Clean Pieces 🧊Allow the baked crack to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting into portions; cutting while warm will cause the caramelized sugar to pull and tear rather than break cleanly.
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