Power Packed Popcorn Cookies

 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 8 min Serves: 48 Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Details

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 tbsp Jolly Time American's Best 94% fat free butter flavor microwave popcorn (3 pack)
1⁄4 cup(s) whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp baking soda
1⁄2 tsp table salt
1⁄2 cup(s) light butter
1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
1 item(s) egg(s)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup(s) toasted wheat germ
1⁄2 cup(s) uncooked oatmeal
1⁄2 cup(s) unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup(s) raisins
1⁄2 cup(s) sunflower seeds

Instructions

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