Delicious Homemade Cracker Jack

Cracker Jack is a beloved American snack and now you can make it at home with this easy recipe. Sweet caramel-coated popcorn mixed with peanuts, it's the perfect combination of flavors for a movie night or snack on the go.

Ingredients

• 6 cups popcorn
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix popcorn and peanuts.
3. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
5. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and peanuts, stirring to coat evenly.
6. Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces and enjoy!

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