Goodbye buttered popcorn! You won’t be missed. Technique Tip: Be sure to use plain, unsalted popcorn. This mixture is going to add a lot of flavor, so no need for buttered microwave popcorn packets.

To ensure your cookies have plenty of cushion, fill the bottom of your box with about two inches of popcorn, place the tin on top, then fill in the rest of the empty space with more popcorn.

The saying, “It is better to give than receive,” can be taken quite literally during the holiday season if the gift is a giant tin of stale popcorn or some kind of one-size-fits-all corporate swag.