Microwave Cracker Jack

Name: Microwave Cracker Jack
Ingredients: 12 c. popcorn (2 regular size bags microwave popcorn); 1/2 c. butter; 1/4 c. light corn syrup; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 can salted peanuts; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

12 c. popcorn (2 regular size bags microwave popcorn)
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 can salted peanuts
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

Pop the popcorn, then put this popcorn in a large brown paper bag.
2

Mix together in a 4-cup glass measuring cup the butter, syrup, brown sugar, salt and peanuts.
3

Microwave on High for 4 minutes.
4

Add baking soda and vanilla.
5

Stir together well and immediately pour over the popped corn.
6

Shake bag well.
7

Microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
8

Shake and microwave again.
9

Shake one last time and pour out on a cookie sheet to cool.
10

Break apart and enjoy!