These Movie Theatre Popcorn Cookies are loaded with the most beloved snacks that you enjoy when you go to the movies all in one bite! These cookies are filled with buttered popcorn, chocolate chips, and M&M candies. They are perfect for snacking!
So, I was sitting on the couch, eating popcorn, talking on the phone and my mind was beginning to wonder. The popcorn was a bit on the salty side and I was thinking how I could really use something sweet. To me, one of the best sweet things to go along with some salty and buttery popcorn is Twizzlers! Then I thought, “naaaah”. I don’t want Twizzlers. I want something a bit different. Then….EUREKA! It hit me like a soda can. What about M&M’s?!
Aww man homie’s. There is nothing like eating popcorn and M&M’s at the same time. Its great! The more I thought about it I thought how logical it would be to make a popcorn chocolate chip cookie. SAY HUH, SAY WHAAAT!
There is something to be said about the combination of sweet and salty. And that something is “hot damn”. I love food that has different elements of flavors. Sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy. Those are the flavor senses you hope to experience when eating good food. But when it comes to cookies, the Popcorn Cookies (I’m calling them Movie Theatre Popcorn Cookies) definitely cover what you want in a cookie. Their soft, chewy, buttery, has a touch of salt from the popcorn, and sweet from the chocolate. Perfecto!
What’s in these Popcorn Cookies?
These “monster” like popcorn cookies consists of some simple and basic star ingredients:
- Butter
- Flour
- Sugar
- Egg
- Butter Popcorn
- Chocolate Chips
- M&M Chocolate Candies
All of the basic ingredients you need to make delicious cookies.
There isn’t anything really different from how you make any other cookie. You simply combine these ingredients, allow them to chill, and bake. You can taste the popcorn and the sweetness of the cookie, but one isn’t more overpowering than the other. They really work well together. I know it seems a bit wild to see popcorn in cookies, but I’m telling you that these are great cookies to make with or for your kids. They’re even great to make if you decide to do a movie night.
Recipe partially adapted from Taste of Home
More Cookie Recipes
If you enjoy recipes like my Movie Theatre Popcorn Cookies, you will love the recipes below!
- Snack Time Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
- Loaded Cookie Butter Cookies
Commonly Asked Questions
No. You can use kettle popcorn or plain. I am not sure how caramel popcorn will work because it already has sugar on the outside and once it is placed in the oven, the heat may caramelize the sugar on the popcorn even more, possibly making the cookie to taste burnt. Feel free to try to see the outcome and if they come out just as great, let me know!
Yes, but you will want to stick to the measurements that are in the recipe. For instance, if you want to use peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips, that is fine as long as you stick to the same measurement. You don’t want this cookie to become too heavy in candies and popcorn because the cookie may not come out good.
I only keep baked goods in my house for no more than 7 days. Regardless if it is refrigerated or not. I’ve learned that after 7 days baked goods lose their flavor and/or become stale. However, some sources will say that you can keep cookies stored at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.
Things you may need for this recipe
Cookie Baking Sheet
Silicone Mat
Kitchen Aid Mixer
mixing bowls
Measuring Cups
handheld Mixer
Movie Theater Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour 21 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
These Movie Theatre Popcorn Cookies are loaded with the most beloved snacks that you enjoy when you go to the movies all in one bite! These cookies are filled with buttered popcorn, chocolate chips, and M&M candies. They are perfect for snacking!
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ c. all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp. Baking soda
- ½ tsp. Butter popcorn salt or regular salt
- 2 c. buttered popcorn, lightly crushed
- 1 c. M&M’s, plain
- ½ c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and blend until well mixed. Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt and mix well. Slowly add the flour and mix until well blended.
3. Use a rubber spatula and mix in the popcorn thoroughly, add the M&M’s, and chocolate chips. Once all ingredients are mixed throughout the cookie batter, place about a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the cookie sheet spacing about 2 inches apart. Roll into a ball and chill for one hour. Bake for 11 minutes. Once cooled place on a cooling rack and serve.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Your cookies satisfied every craving I had. In a single bite, I had sweet, salty, crunchy & chewy. Genius!
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Awesome Marta! Glad you enjoyed them!
What a wonderful recipe! The cookies look delicious. Thank you for your post; I will definitely make these, we have movie night often and need these popcorn cookies in our lives!
Thank you Jenny!
Ok these are a new movie night favorite!! The sweet and salty combo is the best!
Thank you Liz!
This such a brilliant recipe. Can’t wait to try these cookies, my kids are going to LOVE them because they contain all of their favorite ingredients.
Thank you Tristin!
I can’t even remember when was the last time I went to see a movie and ordered popcorn. Those were the times, huh?! This recipe is just a life saver these days.
Thank you Elaine!
I have to try these cookies. I also love eating sweet and salty together and this combo of popcorn and M&Ms is just up my street!
Come back and let me know if you do!
I loved making these popcorn cookies, they tasted so delicious. My husband absolutely loved them and so did my kids. Will be one of my go-to cookies! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome Natalia!
This was ultimately delicious! My little one helped me out in making these, and loved the cookies! Pretty good way to use M&M’s, and to use the oven which hasn’t been used in an eternity! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Farrukh!
Mmm nothing beats movie theatre popcorn! These cookies are next level! Man these are incredible!
Thank you Lori!
I will make your popcorn cookies for my children. I am sure they would appreciate it. Thanks for the recipe.
Tried these and they taste amazing! Definitely perfect for movie nights.