Homemade Cracker Jacks Popcorn Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    430 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Cracker Jacks Popcorn Recipe

Homemade Cracker Jacks made with caramel, popcorn, and peanuts makes a classic childhood treat!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups salted red skinned peanuts
  • 15 cups popped corn approximately 1/2 cup unpopped kernels
  • 1 1/2 /2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 3/4 /4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 /4 teaspoons baking soda
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200º F.
  2. Place popped corn and peanuts in large bowl. Stir until mixed well.
  3. Place brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter into medium saucepan. Bring to boil and boil slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popped corn and peanut mixture, stirring until well coated. Spread evenly on two large baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Cool and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 33IU (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 33IU 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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