popcorn chocolate chip cookies

i love popcorn. for movies or for afternoon hunger pains ... it's my snack of choice. i like it plain, microwaved, sugared, seasoned ... i really feel like you can't go wrong with it. not to mention, it's a whole grain which is super important to include in your diet. and for all you gluten free folks ... you guessed it, it's gluten free too! so, if you're gearing up for a party or planning a movie night, these popcorn chocolate chip cookies are perfect. it's a fun twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, and the popcorn adds a little crunch. so delicious, and so fun.

popcorn chocolate chip cookies

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups dark chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped popcorn

preheat oven to 350 F. combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. add the vanilla extract. pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a hand mixer until fully combined. fold in the chocolate chips and popcorn. [i suggest using popcorn popped on the stove, versus microwave. it adds a little more texture and flavor.] using a cookie scoop [or spoon] scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. cook for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and let cool before moving.