By Becky Hardin
Updated Oct 10, 2025
I’m amazed at how easy and delicious this Cookies and Cream Popcorn is; it’s perfect for a night in while binge-watching my favorite series on Netflix. I also love this sweet and salty popcorn recipe for tailgating, parties, or a simple dessert I can munch on at home.
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5-Star Review
“I love this recipe for cookies and cream popcorn It’s soooo good! I like it frozen. It’s sweet and a little salty…It’s amazing. The best doctored up popcorn ever!” – Janne
Easy Cookies and Cream Popcorn Recipe
Can you believe I’ve never posted a simple and fun popcorn recipe on The Cookie Rookie?! What have I been thinking? We are a family that LOVES Netflix, binge watching our favorite shows, and going to movies, and popcorn is a big part of that equation.
This popcorn recipe is one of the few recipes that my husband Pat requests time and time again, and it makes me so happy! I feel silly even making a proper recipe post for it, because honestly, it’s that easy . It’s simply popping some corn, coating it in white chocolate, and sprinkling in some crushed cookies. How simple is that?
Something about the simple flavors of cookies and cream just keeps me coming back for more; it’s so addictive! For a slightly healthier version, I’ll use almond bark, and sometimes I’ll switch things up with other chocolate flavors, or different cookie varieties—the sky is the limit!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3.9 oz. microwave popcorn 93g (1 bag), use plain or lightly salted, do not use butter flavor or movie theater
- ▢ 2 tsp canola oil 8g
- ▢ 1½ cups white chocolate chips 255g, plus more for garnish, milk or dark also work
- ▢ 10 Oreo cookies 113g, crushed into small pieces. Golden Oreos also work, or use your favorite
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Instructions
- Prepare popcorn according to package instructions. Pour into a large bowl and set aside. 3.9 oz. microwave popcorn
- Heat oil and white chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between until fully melted and creamy. It should take between 1-1½ minutes. 2 tsp canola oil, 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn and use a large spoon or spatula to stir all the popcorn until fully coated. It doesn’t have to be perfect, you just want it as coated as possible.
- Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Pour the popcorn over the baking sheet while still wet. Sprinkle with the crushed Oreos and extra white chocolate chips. 10 Oreo cookies
- Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Use a spatula to remove the popcorn from the baking sheet and pour into an airtight container until ready to snack.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cookies and Cream Popcorn Step by Step
Pop the popcorn : Prepare one bag of microwave popcorn and set it aside in a large bowl.
Prep the chocolate : In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 2 tsp of oil and 1½ cups of white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. This usually takes me about 1 1/2 minutes.
Pour the chocolate : Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and stir to fully coat.
Transfer the popcorn : Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 10 crumbled Oreo cookies and a few extra white chocolate chips.
Refrigerate: Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes so the chocolate hardens.
Transfer to a bowl and serve : Pour the Oreo and white chocolate popcorn into a bowl to eat right away, or put it into an airtight container to save it for later.
How to Store
Store uneaten popcorn in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to 1 week. If it lasts that long!
Serving Suggestions
We love having garlic bread pizza for our movie nights — it’s one of those easy, cozy dinners everyone gets excited about. Sometimes I’ll switch things up with a cauliflower crust for a lighter, veggie-packed option that still tastes amazing. And every now and then, we go all in and make calzones for a fun twist.
Other Tasty Snacks to try
Chex Mix Recipe
Chocolate Popcorn
Candy Rice Krispie Treats (Loaded Rice Krispies)
Movie Night Cookies
Cookies and Cream Popcorn
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 3.9 oz. microwave popcorn 93g (1 bag), use plain or lightly salted, do not use butter flavor or movie theater
- 2 tsp canola oil 8g
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips 255g, plus more for garnish, milk or dark also work
- 10 Oreo cookies 113g, crushed into small pieces. Golden Oreos also work, or use your favorite
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn according to package instructions. Pour into a large bowl and set aside. 3.9 oz. microwave popcorn
- Heat oil and white chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between until fully melted and creamy. It should take between 1-1½ minutes. 2 tsp canola oil, 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn and use a large spoon or spatula to stir all the popcorn until fully coated. It doesn’t have to be perfect, you just want it as coated as possible.
- Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Pour the popcorn over the baking sheet while still wet. Sprinkle with the crushed Oreos and extra white chocolate chips. 10 Oreo cookies
- Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Use a spatula to remove the popcorn from the baking sheet and pour into an airtight container until ready to snack.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
