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Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies

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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!

Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies - They're a cross between a caramel apple and buttered popcorn. Get the recipe on ItsYummi.com

Are you prepared to head into salted caramel apple popcorn perfection with me?

How to Make Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies from @itsyummi - A salted popcorn based cookie that combines the flavors of caramel apples and caramel corn. A taste of autumn in every bite!

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 from @itsyummi - A salted popcorn based cookie that combines the flavors of caramel apples and caramel corn. A taste of autumn in every bite!

Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies

Yield: 30-36 caramel apple popcorn cookies Adapted from: Balanced Food
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
chill time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 124

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.

Recipe Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 124 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 132mg6%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Salted Caramel Apple Popcorn Cookies from @itsyummi - they're sweet & salty perfection!

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Comments

  2. 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!

    Reply

  15. Dionne Baldwin says

    I’ve tried some neat things before but I’ve never put popcorn into a cookie! This is something I’ll need to try. I’m also an apple and a cookie lover so this definitely got my attention. I love these!

    Reply

  16. Holly says

    I liked that first photo you shared on facebook earlier in the week (the darker one) but now that I see your other photos that have a different exposure I think your gorgeous cookie is better highlighted that way. Love the Play with your Food shot!!!

    Reply

    • Becca Heflin says

      I really liked the “moody” shot too, Holly, but you’re right… the bright exposure really makes them look even more delicious 🙂

      I HAD to play with my food 😉

      Reply

  17. Rebecka says

    YUMMIE! I love the idea of popcorn in the cookies, that “savory/sweet” thing is my happy place! Thanks so much for joining us this month and sharing your awesome cookie recipe♥

    Reply

  19. Renee says

    Very interesting! I haven’t seen popcorn in cookies before. Talk about the perfect snack while watching movies (and just about any other time too). Pinned.

    Reply

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