Cracker Jack Recipe

This Cracker Jack Recipe is the perfect homemade copycat!

This snack is nostalgic for me. My grandpa would often give us boxes growing up.

Ingredients

– Plain popped popcorn – Butter – Dark brown sugar – Dark corn syrup – Salt – Pure vanilla extract – Baking soda – Salted peanuts

PREP TIME: 15 Min

COOK TIME: 1H 40Min

NOTE: Plain popcorn is best in this recipe. PLEASE don’t use buttery microwaved popcorn. I opted to use my favorite popcorn popper for this recipe.

Step-by-step instructions!

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Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Grease a large, disposable aluminum pan with nonstick spray.

1

Pour the popcorn into the pan; set aside.

2

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and salt.

3

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer the mixture while stirring often, until slightly thickened.

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