Peanut Cracker Jacks
Peanut Cracker Jacks is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 10 c. warm popped popcorn (1/2 c. popcorn, 1/4 c. oil), 1 1/2 c. cocktail peanuts, 1/2 c. margarine (1 stick), 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar and 1/4 c. dark corn syrup (or light karo), this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
🔗 Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Mix together popped corn and peanuts in a very large bowl or roaster pan.
Keep warm in a 250° oven.
Melt margarine in a heavy two-quart saucepan.
Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly, using medium heat. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla.
Quickly pour over popcorn-peanut mixture, tossing until kernels and nuts are well coated.
Spread out in shallow baking pan or large sheet.
Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring once every 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Turn out on aluminum foil to cool.
Break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.
Makes 3 quarts and stores well in a gallon jar.
Mixture does not have crisp texture until cooled.
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