Preheat oven at 350 degrees.

In a shallow pan, lay the bacon out and sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar over the uncooked bacon.

Bake bacon until dark golden brown, about 8 minutes then turn it over and sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar over the other side of the bacon. Bake for another 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to rack and cool. The bacon can be prepared unto 4 hours ahead.

While the bacon is cooling, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pecans in one bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together butter and sugar, slowly add in vanilla extract and maple syrup. Pour butter and sugar mixture into dry ingredients and whisk in one egg a a time.

Fold in toffee chips. Lastly, chop the cooled candied bacon and gently fold it into the batter.

Pour mixture into a 9x9 baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper.