Caramel apple popcorn cookies are like nothing you’ve ever tasted, but with the very first bite of one, you’ll experience crunchy, sweet, salty, and chewy goodness. This snack will blow your mind!
Raise your hand if you love caramel apples!
When I do baking in the months of October and November, I almost always aim for making apple recipes, becausee they’re so readily available for picking fresh here in Wisconsin.
It’s also a given that I love any cookie with great texture. These salted caramel apple popcorn cookies fit perfectly into that category. They’re like a combination of caramel corn, salted popcorn, and caramel apples. It’s serious autumnal love!
Are you prepared to head into salted caramel apple popcorn perfection with me?
How to Make Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies
Oh, and if popcorn and caramel makes you happy, I bet you’ll love my popcorn peanut brittle recipe, too!
Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried apples chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups popped unbuttered popcorn
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 6 Tbsp caramel syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating dough before baking
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped apples. Set aside.
- Place popcorn in food processor or high powered blender and process as finely as possible. If you don't get a fine powder, that's okay. Leave popcorn in the food processor for now.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter until well creamed, about 1 minute, then add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Remove about 1/4 cup, and add to the food processor with the popcorn, and process for another 30 seconds. Set aside.
- Add the egg to the stand mixer with the remaining butter/sugar mixture and beat until light and fluffy, and then mix in the caramel syrup.
- Add the popcorn/butter mixture and the flour mixture to the stand mixer bowl and mix on low speed, just until combined.
- Transfer cookie dough to an airtight container, and refrigerate for about an hour before baking.
Baking Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make nickel to quarter-sized balls of dough (depending on how big you like your cookies), toss in granulated sugar, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place pan in oven and bake cookies for 7-9 minutes. Remove pan from oven and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, and then enjoy with a warm beverage.
Nutrition
More Easy Apple Cookie Recipes
-
Almond Apple Cider Snickerdoodles from If I Ever Owned A Bakery…
-
Apple Butterscotch Cookies from Noshing With The Nolands
-
Caramel-Stuffed Apple Cider Spice Cookies from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs
-
Ginger Sandwich Cookies with Apple Butter Cream Filling from A Baker’s House
-
Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies from It’s Yummi!
Loading...
Laura says
I am a popcorn addict, but I have never tried baking with it. After seeing this I have to try!
Becca Heflin says
I really hope that you do, Laura… you won’t regret it! 🙂
Vanessa says
Your photography is superb and your cookies look delicious. I have never thought to put popcorn in a cookie. Another one to pop on my to do list!
Becca Heflin says
Thank you for your incredibly sweet comment, Vanessa! I hope you make and enjoy them!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
Great looking cookies! I can eat a boatload of these. Delicious!
Becca Heflin says
Thanks, Anne! They were pretty irresistible 😉
Serena says
Gotta try these with the popcorn whole grains! Yum! Perfect for fall. So glad to find your blog!
Liz says
Dried apples and caramel???? SOLD!
Becca Heflin says
It’s a dreamy match, isn’t it, Liz?! 🙂
Becca Heflin says
Thank you so much for coming by, Serena!