HOMEMADE 'CRACKER JACK' CLONE

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Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups warm popped popcorn
1½ cups cocktail peanuts
½ cup margarine
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup dark corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix together popped corn and peanuts in a very large oven-safe bowl. Keep warm in a 250- degree oven. Melt margarine in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour over popcorn-peanut mixture, tossing until kernels and nuts are well-coated. Spread out in shallow baking pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove from oven. Turn out on aluminum foil to cool. Break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Per cup: 314 cal.; 7 g pro.; 34 g carb.; 18 g fat (3 sat., 9 monounsat., 6 polyunsat.); 0 mg chol.; 198 mg sod.; 3 g fiber; 23 g sugar; 50 percent calories from fat.

MK Rahman
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.


Tom Lee Brooks
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This recipe didn't turn out well for me. The caramel was too hard and the popcorn was too soft.


Abdar Ali
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I thought this recipe was a bit too complicated and time-consuming. I'll probably just buy Cracker Jack next time.


Rabia Sehar
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This was my first time making Cracker Jack and it turned out delicious! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


ali ebrahimi
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Muhammad Mehran
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The caramel was a bit too thick for my taste, but the popcorn was perfect.


BLU3
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Felix Bassey
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


emorytraylor
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This is the best homemade Cracker Jack I've ever had!


Isaiah Luis
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The Cracker Jack was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Dj Boy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the Cracker Jack turned out great! My kids loved it. It's a fun and easy snack to make.


Whycrypto Currency
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This homemade Cracker Jack clone was a hit with my family! The caramel was perfectly gooey and the popcorn was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.