Cracker Jacks

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 c. popped popcorn
  • 1 c. peanuts
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 3 Tbsp. corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over low heat until butter melts.
  3. 3
    Cook without stirring for 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add baking soda and vanilla; remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Stir until mixed then pour over popcorn.
  6. 6
    Mix until evenly coated.
  7. 7
    Bake 15 minutes at 300°.
  8. 8
    Break into pieces.
  9. 9
    Store in airtight container.

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