CRACKERJACKS 
1 gal. popped popcorn
1 c. raw peanuts
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. light corn syrup
Salt to taste
1 stick butter

Pop corn and add raw peanuts in a large roasting pan. Stir together. Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt and bring to a rapid boil. Boil for about 4 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and add soda. Mix well.

Pour mixture over popcorn and peanut mixture; mix well. Bake for 1 hour at 250 degrees. Stir every 15 minutes as the mixture will burn on the bottom. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Crackerjacks are done when peanuts are roasted.

 

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