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Popcorn Cookies

December 12, 2013 By betsy 6 Comments

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I’m wrapping up my cookiepocalypse week with a cookie that is VERY Betsy. Popcorn cookies! Yup, you read that right, popcorn. In cookies. One of my all time favorite foods baked into a cookie. You are welcome in advance.

I made these with my 3 year old baking partner in crime/fellow popcorn-a-holic, Leila. Having kids around for the holidays can be very hilarious. Leila was more concerned with eating copious amounts of popcorn and watching Toy Story then she was with actually baking cookies, but we had fun nonetheless.

popcorn-cookies-recipeAs a little holiday gift to all you fabulous readers,  I’m linking up with 12 other bloggers today to bring you TWELVE cookie recipes. I mean, c’mon, did you think I’d leave you hanging with only 4 cookies for cookiepocalypse? With this spread you can bake a different cookie a day every single day until Christmas.

Santa will surely be pleased.

12 Days of Cookies

  1. Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies from A Night Owl Blog
  2. Jam Thumbprints and Tea Cakes from Hungry Girl Por Vida
  3. Popcorn Cookies from Betsy Life
  4. Peppermint White Chocolate Covered Oreos from Mommifried
  5. Peanut Butter Heath Cookies from Whatcha Makin’ Now
  6. Peppermint Cream Cookies from The Bitter Side of Sweet
  7. White Chocolate Ganache Filled Gingerbread Macaron from Dessert Now Dinner Later
  8. White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread from Joyful Scribblings
  9. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies from Daily Cup of Kate
  10. Toasted Almond Russian Tea Cakes from Meegan Makes
  11. Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Cookies from What Katie’s Baking
  12. Grandma’s Sugar Cookies from Writer Mom Blog

Looking majorly mouth watering ladies!!! Thanks for playing. Wishing you and your families all a joyous holiday!

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Popcorn Cookies
5 from 1 vote
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Popcorn Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Popcorn. The best ever snack food. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients

For the popcorn (can substitute a bag of microwave popcorn)

  • 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the cookies

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract **I used homemade bourbon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Fleur de sel for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. First, make the popcorn in your favorite fashion. I prefer the brown paper bag in the microwave version, but you can use a pot on the stove, or a popcorn maker. You should have about 4 cups of prepared popcorn when done. Pour the melted butter over the popcorn and toss until fully coated.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  5. Turn the mixer to low and slowly beat in the flour mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Fold in the popcorn being careful to discard any un-popped kernels. Continue folding until popcorn is well combined with the batter.
  8. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Popcorn Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 32mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Meegan says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Two of my favorite foods combined! How could your go wrong!! Love it!

    Reply
  2. Angela says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    These look AMAZING! I’m all about the salty/sweet combo and these look perfect! So glad to have met you through the cookie exchange!

    Reply
  3. Crystal says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Never heard of this type of cookie! What an innovative way to use popcorn. Totally baking these in the next few weeks.

    Reply
  4. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    I have never thought to put popcorn in my cookies, but I bet it gives it a nice crunch! YUM!

    Reply
  5. Angela says

    December 14, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Oh, these cookies have me VERY interested! I imagine the popcorn will give the cookie a texture like nothing else, and I can’t wait to find out what that is! maybe a little chewy…? hmmmm. Not to mention anything topped with fleur de sel makes my mouth water!

    Reply
  6. KayleneP @ The Links Site says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Wow these look great, the yummy cookie with crunchy popcorn would be an awesome combination!

    Reply
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