These Popcorn Balls by Pioneer Woman are perfect for the holidays, a party, or a get-together with the family. This dish can easily be adapted to suit any season because it lends itself well to a wide variety of substitutions.
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Why You’ll Love This Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls
- These Easy Popcorn Balls are sure to be a hit with everyone because they are both sticky and delicious. They are wonderful additions to any celebration, holiday, or get-together!
- This straightforward recipe makes an excellent foundation for a wide variety of flavor mashups; the permutations are virtually limitless.
What Are Popcorn Balls?
According to a local legend in Nebraska, popcorn balls were supposedly invented in what is obliquely known as the “year of the striped weather.” During this year, extreme heat caused the corn in the valley to pop, and heavy rain caused the sorghum on the hilltop to drain downwards, which led to the invention of popcorn balls.
Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls Ingredients
- Popped Popcorn – I usually use microwave popcorn.
- Granulated sugar
- Karo Light Corn Syrup
- Butter
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
How To Make Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls
- Set popcorn in a big roasting pan that has been sprayed liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Then, place the pan in an oven preheated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt should all be combined in a heavy saucepan measuring 2 quarts. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring the mixture continually. Keep stirring, and bring the water to a boil for two minutes.
- Take the mixture of syrup and water off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the warm popcorn while swirling it to provide an even coating. Mix everything together after you add the sprinkles or the additional ingredients, which are all optional.
- Spray some nonstick cooking spray onto your hands and then proceed to contact the mixture once it has cooled down enough to be touched.
- Making twelve popcorn balls, each measuring three inches in diameter, while working rapidly. Come to room temperature. Wrap each item in a separate piece of plastic wrap.
Recipe Tips
- While you are shaping the popcorn balls, keeping your hands sprayed with cooking spray will prevent the popcorn balls from sticking to your hands. Be quick with your work because the popcorn mixture will become more solid as it cools. Also, make sure not to pack them in too tightly, as this will make them too dense and difficult to consume.
- If the mixture containing the corn syrup is too thick to pour easily, add about 2 teaspoons of cold water and stir it into the mixture in order to thin it out.
- Sprinkles, M&Ms, chocolate chips, food coloring, and any other fun ingredients that you want to incorporate can be mixed in.
What To Serve With Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls?
Chips, pretzels, and crackers are some of the most common snacks that are enjoyed alongside popcorn balls. However, there are many other delectable treats that pair well with popcorn balls. There is likely to be a food that goes wonderfully with popcorn, and it doesn’t matter what your tastes are because there are so many options. Some of the more original choices are peanut butter cups in miniature form, Kitkats, M&Ms, and Reese’s Pieces.
How To Store Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls?
In The Fridge:
The popcorn balls do not need to be stored in the refrigerator and can instead be kept on the counter in the kitchen.
In The Freezer:
How To Reheat Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls?
In The Oven:
Throwing stale popcorn into the oven to reheat it and give it a new crisp is the quickest and easiest way to give it a new lease on life. To reheat it, simply spread it out in a uniform layer on a baking sheet and place it in an oven preheated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit for around five minutes, or until it is completely warm.
- Move the popcorn to a bowl or container that can be heated in the microwave.
- Put a cover on the bowl or container before placing it in the microwave.
- Put it in the microwave for thirty seconds.
- Mix it up, then put it back in the microwave for another 10 seconds.
- Immediately serve after cooking.
Why Won’t My Popcorn Balls Stick Together?
If your marshmallows did not melt completely, this is probably the cause of your popcorn balls not adhering together when you try to roll them into balls. Before adding the popcorn, make sure to combine the ingredients until the consistency reaches a perfectly smooth state. One more potential issue is that there is an excessive amount of popcorn.
Don’t Have Bagged Popcorn?
One bag of popcorn weighing 3.28 ounces includes around 11 cups of popped corn and 5 teaspoons of unpopped kernels. You have a few options for preparing the popcorn for this recipe: you may either pop 2/3 cup popcorn kernels, buy roughly 20 cups of plain pre-popped popcorn, or pop 2 bags of plain microwave popcorn.
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Pioneer Woman Popcorn Balls Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110
- Total Fat 1g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 140mg
- Total Carbohydrate 26g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 1g
Nutrition Facts Source: Source
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110
- Calories from Fat 9
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1g2%
- Sodium 140mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
