Cracker Jacks Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts
Cracker Jacks Caramel Popcorn with Peanuts is a sweet and savory treat that has become a tradition at our house. If you follow my keys to success, you’ll have a new favorite recipe to make and to share. Be sure to check out my tip for sharing these Cracker Jacks with friends and family.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 6 quarts popped popcorn
- 2 cups raw Spanish peanuts
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray a large roasting pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Add baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture stops foaming and changing colors.
- Pour over popcorn and peanuts, stirring well to coat. (Be careful - the caramel mixture will be hot!)
- Pour popcorn into the prepared roasting pan. Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and pour caramel corn out onto heat-proof surface covered with wax paper to cool to room temperature.
Notes
Store popcorn in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g
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