Homemade Cracker Jack

Ingredients

• 2 (3.29 oz) packages natural popcorn, popped
• ⅔ cup Spanish peanuts
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup dark corn syrup
• 2 tablespoon molasses
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Pour popcorn and peanuts onto the prepared baking sheets and spread into an even layer.
3. In a medium-sized saucepan, add brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, molasses, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer over low heat, then remove from heat and add baking soda.
4. Immediately pour caramel over the popcorn and peanuts and use a greased spatula to toss until well coated.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring popcorn halfway through.
6. Allow cracker jack to fully cool, then store in an airtight container.