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Homemade Cracker Jacks Popcorn Recipe
Homemade Cracker Jacks made with caramel, popcorn, and peanuts makes a classic childhood treat!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200º F.
- Place popped corn and peanuts in large bowl. Stir until mixed well.
- 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.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.