Borden cracker jacks (ts)

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 quarts Popped popcorn
1 cup Spanish peanuts
4 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Brown sugar
½ cup Light corn syrup
2 tablespoons Molasses
¼ teaspoon Salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet and place in the preheated oven.

Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Stirring over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Using a cooking thermometer, bring the mixture to the hard-ball stage (260 degrees, or the point at which the syrup, when dripped into cold water, forms a hard but pliable ball.) This will take about 20 to 25 minutes (or until you notice the mixture turning dark brown.) Remove the popcorn and peanuts from the oven and, working quickly, pour the caramel mixture in a fine stream over them. Then place them back in the oven for 15 minutes. Mix well every five minutes, so that all of the popcorn is coated. Cool and store in a covered container to preserve freshness. Makes: 4 quarts From: "Top Secrets Recipes" Cookbook Posted by: Debbie Carlson

Submitted By DEBBIE CARLSON On 12-01-94

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