Homemade Cracker Jack Recipe

February 18, 2014

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Does a box of Cracker Jack bring back a lot of childhood memories for you? It sure does for us! We would often take Cracker Jacks camping, to the 4th of July parade and fireworks, and drive-in movie. We have so many fond memories of this "All American" treat that we all grew up with. But the best part was the peanuts at the bottom and of course the amazing prize. We tweaked this recipe so it has a little more caramel glaze and added more peanuts. Downside is that you will have t

1/2 cup popcorn kernels (about 13 cups popped popcorn)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/8 cup corn syrup
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons water
3/8 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside Coat a large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray and put the popped popcorn and peanut in it. Mix them together...
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Nutritions

Calories
349

Sodium
182mg
7% DV

Fat
18g
29% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

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