Homemade "Cracker Jacks" – a delicious recipe with popcorn, margarine, dark syrup, baking soda, cocktail peanuts, brown sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Mix together the popcorn and peanuts in a very large bowl or roast pan.
2
Keep this in warm 250u00b0 oven.
3
Melt butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, syrup and salt.
4
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
5
Boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour over warm popcorn and peanut mixture while tossing until popcorn and nuts are well coated. Spread out in a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
6
Bake at 250u00b0 for 45 minutes. Stir about every 15 minutes.
7
Make sure every piece of popcorn has been moved around on the bottom. Remove from the oven. Turn out on aluminum foil to let cool. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 2 quarts.
1256
kcal
Calories
50
g
Fat
187
g
Carbs
41
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 c. popped popcorn, 1/2 c. margarine, 1/4 c. dark syrup, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, and more.
Yes, Homemade "Cracker Jacks" falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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