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Crumbl caramel popcorn cookies
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5 from 11 votes

Crumbl Caramel Popcorn Cookies

These Crumbl caramel popcorn cookies are the ultimate movie theatre-inspired cookie out there. Made with a thick buttery cookie base then topped with a smooth caramel frosting, caramel corn, and a generous drizzle of caramel on top.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: amerian
Servings: 6 cookies
Calories: 568Calories

Ingredients

sugar Cookie base

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon butter vanilla emulsion Use regular vanilla instead if you don't have this but I highly suggest you grab a bottle.
  • ½ teaspoon caramel flavoring optional
  • 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Caramel cream cheese frosting

Toppings

  • Caramel corn
  • ¼ cup Caramel sauce

Instructions

Make the funfetti cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set it aside.
  • Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  • Whisk in the egg, and the butter vanilla emulsion, caramel flavoring (optional), and mix until combined.
  • Mix in the flour, baking powder, salt until the flour mixture disappears. Don't overmix your dough. Then using a large cookie scooper scoop out 6 equally sized cookie dough balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet, and gently flatten them to about ¾ inch in thickness.
  • Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 minutes, then let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool down fully.

Make the caramel buttercream

  • In a stand mixer bowl or a large bowl, cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add in the powdered sugar, caramel, and vanilla extract, and whip for 4-5 minutes, start slow then increase the speed. You want the frosting to be light and fluffy
  • Frost the cookies with the buttercream, then top with some caramel corn and a generous drizzle of caramel

Notes

How to store Crumbl caramel popcorn cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Because they have cream cheese frosting it’s better not to leave them out at room temperature.
If you do prefer to leave them out at room temperature though, you can leave them unfrosted in an airtight container, and then whenever you’re ready to enjoy, frost them and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 568Calories | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg