Cracker-Slacker Jacks
INGREDIENTS
12 cups of plain popped popcorn (approximate)
1 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups dark brown sugar (approximate)
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 250 degrees
Spray a sheet pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with non-stick spray and set aside. After your popcorn is popped, go through it and pick out all of the kernels that didn't pop.
Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl, mix and set aside. Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the sugar, corn syrup and vanilla and stir until combined. Stir the mixture until it reaches 250 degrees, approximately 10 minutes.
Pour the syrup over the popcorn and stir to combine. You will need to work quickly because the syrup hardens rapidly. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet and place in the over for one hour. Cool completely. Break into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
I don't think mine turned out like it should have because I used Karo syrup instead of CORN syrup and I just NOW realized it! Duh! Oh well, I tastes pretty good...just sugary!
I copied the recipe from my sister over at Inspire.Create.Bake. She inspires me to bake, among other things! I'm so blessed to have her for a sister!
