Brown Butter Pecan Cookies with Caramelized Bacon Bits

Ingredients

• 1 lb thin sliced bacon
• 1/3 cup (2-1/4 oz) packed dark brown sugar (plus more for cookies, below)
• 14 Tablespoons (1-3/4 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (3-1/2 oz) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (5-1/4 oz) packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of each of the following extract/flavorings: butter, rum, and almond
• 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
• 2 (9 oz) cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1-1/4 cup (7-1/2 oz) butterscotch chips
• 1-1/4 cup (5 oz) broken pecan pieces, toasted at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes (start with halves and break each one twice)