Microwave Cracker Jacks

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 to 6 qt. popped corn
  • 1 1/2 c. peanuts (optional)
  • 1 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1/4 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Place popcorn and peanuts in heavy grocery bag.
  2. 2
    In glass bowl (2-quart) combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt.
  3. 3
    Cook 3 to 4 minutes on High, stirring after each minute, until mixture comes to a boil, then microwave 2 minutes more.
  4. 4
    Quickly stir in soda and pour over corn in bowl.
  5. 5
    Close bag and shake well.
  6. 6
    Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. 7
    Shake bag every 30 seconds.
  8. 8
    Pour corn onto flat pan and allow to cool 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Break apart with hands and store in Tupperware.

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