By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 1, 2020
These fun and unique movie night cookies are loaded with all our theater favorites; popcorn, Reese’s Pieces, and Raisinets! You can load them up with whatever your family always gets at the concession stand before watching your favorite films, making movie night at home even more fun.
Loaded Movie Theater Cookies
We love coming up with creative cookie recipes . There’s just something fun and amazing about homemade cookies.
These Movie Night Cookies make watching a movie with your family at home all the more fun and delicious. You can get the kids involved in making them and load them up with all of your favorite concession toppings.
Why you’ll love Movie Night Cookies:
- Easy: This fool-proof base cookie recipe is sure to please and can be mastered by even a novice baker.
- Unique: You won’t find cookies like these anywhere else!
- Versatile: We have used our favorite movie theater treats, but feel free to load yours up with whatever your family likes best!
Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Countdown
This holiday season I’m so excited to be making these Movie Theater Cookies as part of Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Countdown 2020!
Each day a new influencer will be sharing a unique and fun cookie recipe to end the year on a sweet note. I cannot wait to try them all! I’m sharing these Movie Night Cookies as Day 5, and I couldn’t be more honored. Bake along with us !
Parchment Paper withSmartGrid®
Good news for all the people baking Christmas cookies this year, Reynolds Kitchens is making things easy with their Parchment Paper with SmartGrid.
Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with SmartGrid ® is so user friendly! It’s such a great product that is essential for all your baking needs. Some of the features I LOVE include:
- Easily cut along the lines to fit any pan
- Nonstick! (Perfect cookies every time)
- Space out your cookies exactly right with the built-in grid lines
- REUSABLE! This is a time when it’s great to conserve where we can, and Reynolds Kitchens makes it easy. Reuse these sheets up to 3 times to get the most out of them.
- Oven safe up to 425F (Cookies of all kinds don’t stand a chance)
- Great for baking, but also measuring, rolling, pastry bags, and more!
I love any product that makes baking easier and more consistent. I just love the Parchment Paper with SmartGrid. If making these Movie Night Cookies, it’s a must have.
How to make Movie Night Cookies
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- Beat together wet ingredients and stir together dry ingredients. Slowly incorporate until fluffy.
- Stir in the candies.
- Drop a tablespoon of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with SmartGrid®.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add popcorn pieces to each cookie.
- Allow to cool and then enjoy!
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How long do they keep?
Movie Theater Cookies will keep for about 1 week if stored in an airtight container. We never have an issue with them lasting that long, they’re usually all eaten during whatever movie we are watching!
How do you make sure they don’t burn?
We love using Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper with Smartgrid anytime we are baking cookies. They help the cookies not to burn or stick, and also help us space them out evenly every time. Plus it’s reusable up to three times!
Variations and Topping Ideas
We used Reese’s Pieces, Raisinets, and Popcorn to fill our Movie Night Cookies, but the possibilities are really endless for what you could add. Here are some other ideas that we can’t wait to try next time:
- Pretzel sticks
- Buncha Crunch
- Gummy Bears
- M&Ms
- Chocolate Chips
- Andes Mint pieces
- Rolos
- Junior Mints
- Whatever your family always buys at the movie theater concession counter! Feel free to get creative!
More Unique Cookies to Try
These Movie Night Cookies are just one of our favorite ways to bake something fun for the family. Be sure to try all our go-to recipes.
S’mores Cookies
Strawberry Cookies
Hershey Kiss Cookies
Brownie Cookies Recipe (2 Ways!)
Twix Cookies (Twix Cookie Cups Recipe)
Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cow Chip Cookies)
M&M Cookies Recipe
Loaded Chocolate Chip Giant Cookies Recipe
Don’t forget about Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Countdown 2020! Follow @ReynoldsBrands on Facebook to see all the amazing creations and bake along with us! I can’t wait to have an even tastier end of the year while making all the unique recipes that Reynolds Kitchens has in store.
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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- ▢ Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with SmartGrid®
- ▢ ½ cup salted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ▢ ½ cup light brown sugar 107 grams
- ▢ ½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ cup Reese’s Pieces Candies 85 grams
- ▢ ½ cup Raisinets 85 grams
- ▢ 60-90 pieces popcorn 8-11 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper with SmartGrid. Set aside. Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with SmartGrid®
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla together until fluffy. ½ cup salted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in the two types of candies. ½ cup Reese’s Pieces Candies, ½ cup Raisinets
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully press 2-3 pieces of popcorn into the top of each cookie. 60-90 pieces popcorn
- Place the cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Movie Night Cookies
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with SmartGrid®
- ½ cup salted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ½ cup light brown sugar 107 grams
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
- ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces Candies 85 grams
- ½ cup Raisinets 85 grams
- 60-90 pieces popcorn 8-11 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper with SmartGrid. Set aside. Reynolds Kitchens® Parchment Paper with SmartGrid®
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla together until fluffy. ½ cup salted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in the two types of candies. ½ cup Reese’s Pieces Candies, ½ cup Raisinets
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully press 2-3 pieces of popcorn into the top of each cookie. 60-90 pieces popcorn
- Place the cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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
