Homemade Cracker Jacks

Description

 * Yield: 40 oz

Ingredients

 * 4 cups popped corn
 * 1 cup peanuts
 * ½ cup molasses
 * ¼ cup sugar

Directions

 * 1) A candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test the temperature of the syrup that binds the popcorn and nuts together.
 * 2) Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan.
 * 3) Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a temperature of 235°F on a candy thermometer.
 * 4) If you don"t have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into a cup of cold water.
 * 5) The syrup is done when it forms a thread as it drops into the water.
 * 6) Pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn nut mixture and stir to coat evenly.
 * 7) Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon.
 * 8) Stored in an airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 th6 weeks.