Loaded Popcorn Cookies

   Who doesn't every time they go to the movies, mix the popcorn and the m n m's together? It's the ultimate movie night snack food. Think about that, and fresh baked cookies, even better right? These cookies, are the perfect mix of sweet, salty and colorful. Very kid friendly, plus the adults like them too. 

2 sticks room temp butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup speculoos cookie butter 

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour 

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking soda

5 cups popped buttered popcorn

1 cup m n m candies. 

Beat butter and sugar on high until smooth, add eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated. Now add the cookie butter. I know most of you may not know of this modern day delicacy. 

(Me buying my cookie butter in Chicago) 

    Do yourself a favor. LEARN ABOUT IT. It's hard to find in our neck of the woods. My 4 jars came strait from Chicago's own Trader Joes ( I wanted it so bad, I checked my carry on bag for the plane, just to bring it home.) If your willing, order some offline at www.traderjoes.com. Now if you don't want to go to that extreme, the cookies will be fine without it, it's just an added hint of flavor, that I love. Ok, add the vanilla. Now add the flour and mix until combined.

   Mix the popcorn and m n m's in by hand. Don't use a mixer it will crush the popcorn. 

 Preheat your oven to 350 and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Form your cookies (whatever size you please) and make sure there 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. I top mine with a few extra pieces of popcorn, and some m n m's so there nice and pretty on top :) 

 

  Now bake for 8 to 12 minutes until cooked through, and a light golden brown. These cookies are so fun and delicious, for any age. There's not a person on this planet that does not like popcorn, m n m's and cookies. There even better all mixed together and baked until golden and delicious. Enjoy these on your next "Movie Night"