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Homemade Cracker Jacks Recipe
Ingredients
* 4 cups Popped corn
* 1 cup Peanuts
* 1/2 cup Molasses
* 1/4 cup Sugar
Directions
1. Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan.
2. Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a temperature of 235 degrees on a candy thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into a cup of cold water. The syrup is done when it forms a thread as it drops into the water.
3. Pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn/nut mixture and stir to coat evenly.
4. Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon.
Stored in an airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 to 6 weeks. Makes about 5 cups.