Instructions

For the Cupcakes

1. Cook bacon in a fry pan
2. Reserve the drippings and place in the fridge to solidify.
3. Chop up 1/4 a cup of the bacon.
4. Beat the butter and solidified bacon fat until light and creamy.
5. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat well until combined.
6. Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
7. Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and powder together.
8. Add some of the flour and mix, then some of the milk.
9. Continue to alternate the dry and wet ingredients, ending with the dry.
10. Mix until just combined.
11. Fold in the bacon.
12. Taste and add more maple syrup, flour, or milk if needed for desired taste.
13. Scoop into cupcake papers.
14. Bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
15. Rotate the pan after the first 15 minutes for even baking.

For the Frosting

1. Beat the syrup and butter until combined.
2. Add the sugar, a bit at a time.
3. Whip at high speeds until combined.
4. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes.