Cracker Jacks

Directions

1. 1
   Saute raw, shelled nuts in 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain on paper towel.
3. 3
   Spread popcorn in shallow pan. Put in 250° oven.
4. 4
   Fold in peanuts.
5. 5
   Combine margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart pan over medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Boil to firm ball (248°) about 5 minutes. Remove and stir in soda to foam.
7. 7
   Take corn from oven and pour caramel over popcorn in a fine stream.
8. 8
   Stir well.
9. 9
   Return to oven 45 to 50 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir every 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool.
12. 12
    Store in airtight containers.
13. 13
    Keep in cool place.