# Impostor Pork Confections These Bacon Cookies Offer a Sugary Sweet Impression of the Real Deal By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cookies References: [notyourmommascookie](http://notyourmommascookie.com/2012/04/bacon-cookies/) Fake out the bacon-lover in your life with these uncanny Bacon Cookies. Created by the baking blogger Jennifer from the drool-worthy blog 'Not Your Momma's Cookies,' these precious porky treats look like they belong alongside a couple of sunny side-up eggs. Without the aid of fondant or frosting, these cookies manage a knockout appearance that will astound your family and keep them coming back for more. Despite of their appearance, these cookies are not spiked with the [beloved pork product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbled-bacon-toppings) they represent. A simple combination of deep red, coral and yellow cookie dough, these Bacon Cookies achieve a near perfect impression of classic streaky bacon. Complete with sugar dyed black to emulate pepper and a [wavy crisp texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips), these deceptive sweets will confuse your head and please your tastebuds. Cute, clever and fun, these faux breakfast foods will cause hilarious confusion and delicious delight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Faux Food:** Opportunity for creating deceptive food products that resemble popular dishes, offering a playful twist on traditional recipes. - **Impressionist Desserts:** Trend of creating desserts that visually mimic savory foods, providing a unique sensory experience for consumers. - **Culinary Illusion:** Growing interest in culinary creations that deceive and surprise, enticing consumers with unexpected flavor combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Baking & Pastry:** Innovative techniques and ingredients in the baking industry open opportunities to create visually deceptive desserts. - **Food & Beverage:** Restaurants and food companies can explore creative ways to incorporate visually deceptive dishes into their menus and product offerings. - **Event Planning & Catering:** Catering companies could provide unique and entertaining culinary experiences by including deceptive desserts as part of their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Maple Bacon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-cookie.md) - [Breakfast-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-eggs-shaped-sweet-gummy-candies.md) - [Flavor-Packed Bacon Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-clouds.md) - [Bacon-Topped Cinnamon Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-bacon-bon.md) - [Celebratory Bacon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cake.md) - [Ready-To-Cook Bacon Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildflour-bakery.md) - [Cinnamon-Bacon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon.md) - [Bacon-Scented Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-bacon-wrapping-paper.md) - [Cider-Flavored Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-apple-cider-bacon.md)