Cookies and Cream Popcorn

This Cookies and Cream Popcorn recipe is an easy snack recipe that requires only four simple ingredients: creamy almond bark, crushed Oreo cookies, salt, and fresh popcorn. It’s a sweet treat that’s great for family movie nights and holiday parties!

Our family received a hot air popcorn popper for Easter, which has led me to explore all things popcorn. We kept it simple for a while, olive oil and salt, butter, and a drizzle of candy coating with sprinkles. Then we turned to the internet for more ideas. Some popcorn seasonings were less than impressive. Some were totally delicious, like this is cookies and cream popcorn! It was a hit at campouts and parties. Try a few kernels and come back for a full bowl. This is a fun, easy snack recipe that’s hard to pass up!

Why We Love Cookies and Cream Popcorn

• It’s a sweet way to eat popcorn!
• Serving size can easily vary, making it the perfect shareable snack!
• It travels well with no liquids to spill.
• It’s easily customizable. Use your favorite Oreo flavor!
• It’s a thoughtful and inexpensive homemade gift idea! Put this gourmet popcorn in a festive tin or favor bag and share in the holiday spirit without breaking the bank!
• Kids and adults LOVE Cookies and Cream Popcorn!

How to Make Cookies and Cream Popcorn with Oreos

This is a fun snack to make! And, with only 3 ingredients, it doesn’t take a lot of time. From watching the popping of popcorn, crushing cookies, and being an amateur chocolate tier, this cookies and cream popcorn recipe is a creative dessert that can be customized to every personality!

Ingredients for Popcorn with Crushed Oreos

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped or 10-12 cups of popped popcorn
  • This is 2-3 bags of microwave popcorn.
• 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies, about 10 cookies
  • Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs with a food processor, blender, or by hand.
  • The sky’s the limit here! Pick your favorite Oreo flavors and make a customized popcorn treat!
• 4 ounces almond bark, or white chocolate melts
  • Almond bark is a type of candy coating flavored with vanilla. It creates a smooth, glossy finish that’s fast drying, making it perfect for cookie and cream popcorn.
• Salt
  • Everything sweet needs a little salt. A sprinkle of salt on top draws out the sweetness of the cookies and candy coating. Salt enhances and balances sweet elements so they are not overpowering.

Equipment Used

Hot Air Popcorn Popper: This air popper makes the perfect amount of popcorn every time! It’s easy to use, and the clean-up is a breeze!

Tupperware Thatsa Bowl, 32 cups: I own this one, as well as the larger 41-cup Tupperware Thatsa Bowl. Both are used frequently. They are perfect party bowls for making and storing large batches of snacks.

Parchment Paper: Parchment paper is ideal for food preparation and lining pans for easy cleanup.

Instructions for a Dessert Popcorn

First, prepare the ingredients. Place the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl. Then, using a blender, crush the cookies into a fine crumble in small batches.

Next, melt the broken almond bark squares in a saucepan over very low heat or in the microwave– following the package instructions.

Pour the melted candy coating over the popcorn and stir a couple of times. Add the crushed Oreos and mix the popcorn, melted almond bark, and crushed cookies until everything is combined and coated.

Then, lay two large pieces of parchment paper on the counter and spread out the cookie-coated popcorn in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and let it cool until the bark has hardened and dried. Then break the popcorn into various pieces and store it in an airtight container. Serve within 3 days for maximum freshness. Enjoy!

Other Quick Kid-Friendly Snacks

Apple Dip: This 3-ingredient fruit/apple dip makes everything taste better! Perfect for snacking on apples, make this easy dip recipe today for quick snacks throughout the week.

Oreo Rice Krispies Treats– The marriage of crushed Oreo cookies and classic Rice Krispies Treats is magical in this delicious snack that all kids love!

Red, White, and Blue Frozen Yogurt Bars: A sweet layer of vanilla yogurt topped with fresh-sliced strawberries and blueberries, then garnished with shaved milk chocolate, is this simple frozen yogurt bar recipe. This festive treat uses real food for a healthy 4th of July snack!

Chicken Salad: A light lunch and dinner option for both adults and kids! This Chicken Salad recipe is ideal for using leftover chicken breasts. I discovered it after my kids had a huge dinner at a restaurant while we were on vacation. The next day, my mother-in-law took the leftover shredded chicken and turned it into delicious chicken salad sandwiches for our picnic lunch. It was a refreshing meal on a hot day, and my kids enjoyed the sweet flavor of the grapes mixed with the chicken. Plus, serving it on tiny slider buns makes it even more fun!

Fruit Freeze Ups: This is a favorite summertime treat for kids. It’s a fruity, frozen, fun! With strawberry banana flavors frozen into single-serving-size cups, these Fruit Freeze Ups are sure to be a hit in your house, too!