Name: Caramel Popcorn, Salted Almond, and Malt Cookies
Yield: 16 cookies
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup malted milk powder, sifted; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups store-bought caramel popcorn; 1 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped; Dark hot chocolate, to serve

donna hay magazine, photography by Chris Court

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