Description
Explore a delightful Popcorn Cookies Recipe that combines a classic buttery cookie dough with the fun crunch of popcorn, semisweet chocolate chips, and pecans. These homemade popcorn cookies are easy to make and offer a unique sweet and salty flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash of salt
- 2 cups popped popcorn, lightly crushed
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, beating gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the lightly crushed popped popcorn, chocolate chips, and pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto greased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use freshly popped popcorn for the best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour.
- For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with seeds.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg