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.