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

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. 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.
2. 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.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/caramel-popcorn-cookies (may not work)