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Pioneer Woman White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Pioneer Woman White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Looking for a sweet and salty snack? This Pioneer Woman White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe is perfect. It's super easy to make at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet 
  • Parchment paper 
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popped popcorn plain, unsalted
  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mini pretzels broken
  • 1 cup M&Ms or colorful candies
  • ½ cup sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Pop your popcorn first.
  • Remove any unpopped kernels carefully.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Make sure it's completely cooled down.
  • Put white chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl.
  • Add vegetable oil to the chips.
  • Microwave for 30 seconds at a time.
  • Stir between each interval until smooth.
  • Don't overheat the chocolate.
  • Pour melted chocolate over the popcorn.
  • Use a spatula to mix gently.
  • Make sure all popcorn gets coated.
  • Work quickly before chocolate hardens.
  • Spread coated popcorn on parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle broken pretzels on top immediately.
  • Add M&Ms and sprinkles while wet.
  • Press toppings gently into the chocolate.
  • Allow the popcorn to cool completely.
  • This takes about 30 minutes.
  • You can refrigerate for faster setting.
  • Break into pieces once hardened.

Notes

  • Use fresh popcorn for best results.
  • Air-popped works better than microwave popcorn.
  • Don't skip the vegetable oil step.
  • It makes chocolate coat more smoothly.
  • Work fast when mixing the chocolate.
  • White chocolate hardens quickly at room temperature.
  • Store in an airtight container afterward.
  • It stays fresh for one week.
  • You can customize with different candies.
  • Try using holiday-themed colors for parties.
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