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Power Packed Popcorn Cookies

Servings 48

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 3 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup raisins dried cranberries or other dried fruit, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar together then add egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour mixture, wheat germ and oatmeal until well blended. Add coconut, popcorn, raisins and sunflower seeds, if desired; mix until well blended.
  • Drop rounded teaspoons onto baking sheets with 2 inches between cookies.
  • Bake 7-8 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Allow cookies to cool on pan 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.

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Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack