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Popcorn Cookies

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.