Candied Bacon Monster Cookies - HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) package HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Original Thick Cut Bacon
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter
• 2 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
• 12 slices Candied Thick Cut Bacon, chopped and divided