Description
As a healthy food blogger and Weight Watcher, I would like to introduce you to one of my new favorite recipes... popcorn chocolate chip cookies.
These cookies are not only fun and easy to bake, but they're also a guilt-free, low-point dessert option that won't derail your healthy eating habits.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons of Canola Oil
- 1/2 cup of Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup of Pastry Flour
- 3/4 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon of Sea Salt
- 2 1/2 cups of Popcorn
- 1/4 cup of Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Prep - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F - line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make a batch of popcorn you will need 2 1/2 cups.
- Beat - In a large bowl, beat your butter with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in your oil, sugar and vanilla extract and beat for an additional minute. Add your egg and mix together.
- Mix - In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat at low speed until combined. Add popcorn and chocolate chips; beat at low speed until combined.
- Bake - Scoop out tablespoon sizes of cookie batter onto your lined cookie sheet pan. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. If you like an air fried chocolate chip cookie this recipe also baked perfect in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Serve - When baking is complete remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!!
Notes
- Use air-popped popcorn instead of microwave or stovetop popcorn. This will ensure that your popcorn is not too oily or salty, which can affect the texture and taste of your cookies.
- Make sure your popcorn is completely cooled before mixing it into the cookie dough. Hot popcorn can cause the dough to melt and become too soft.
- Use a high-quality chocolate chip brand to ensure that your cookies have a delicious chocolate flavor. Semi-sweet chocolate chips work well, but you can also use milk or dark chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Do not overmix your dough. Overmixing can cause your cookies to become tough and dry.
- Use a combination of brown and white sugar for your cookie dough. This will give your cookies a delicious caramel flavor and a chewy texture.
- Add a pinch of salt to your cookie dough. This will enhance the flavor of the chocolate and balance the sweetness of the sugar.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure that your cookies are evenly sized. This will ensure that they bake evenly and have a consistent texture.
- Chill your cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help your cookies retain their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy your cookies in moderation as part of a balanced diet. While these cookies can be a delicious treat, they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy lifestyle
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 5.5 g
- Sodium: 27.9 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 12.8 mg