Caramel Popcorn Cookies

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

7.9 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup finely crushed hard caramel candies (such as Werther's Original; about 12 candies)

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 mini bag plain microwave popcorn

Parchment paper



Preheat oven to 350°. Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large

bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg; beat just until blended.

Beat in flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.



Stir crushed hard caramel candies and 1/8 teaspoon salt into cookie dough. Prepare microwave

popcorn according to package directions. Stir 3 cups prepared popcorn into cookie dough with

a rubber spatula. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined

baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.