Cookies Cream Popcorn
This Cookies and Cream Popcorn is a fast, festive snack featuring a crisp white chocolate shell and crunchy cookie finish. It is the perfect balance of sweet and salty for your next movie night.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 Oreos crushed
Instructions
Prepare the Popcorn Base
- Tip your popped popcorn into a very large mixing bowl or a roomy container with a lid. Before you go any further, fish out any unpopped kernels hiding at the bottom so nobody gets an unpleasant crunch.
Melt the White Chocolate Coating
- Add the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each round, until the mixture looks glossy, smooth, and completely melted.
- As soon as the chocolate is ready, stir in a pure vanilla extract and a generous pinch of fine sea salt to deepen the flavor and balance the sweetness.
Coat the Popcorn and Add the Cookies
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn while it is still fluid. Toss gently to coat, or if your container has a lid, seal it and shake firmly for a more even layer without crushing the popcorn too much.
- Scatter the crushed cookies over the coated popcorn and toss just until the crumbs cling to the wet surface. Stop once everything is evenly distributed so the white chocolate stays bright and the cookie pieces stay visible.
Set and Cool
- Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, keeping it in a single layer. Let it cool completely for 20 to 30 minutes until the coating firms up and the kernels feel dry to the touch before serving.
Notes
Storage Tip: Store the popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh for up to 5 days. Keep it away from sunlight and moisture.
Pro Tip: For the best texture, use mushroom-style popcorn kernels as they are sturdier and hold the chocolate coating better than butterfly shapes.
Humidity Warning: Sugar is hygroscopic and will grab moisture from the air. Avoid making this on very humid days to ensure the popcorn stays crisp.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 1.1mg
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