Homemade Cracker Jacks

Directions

Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan.

Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a tempurature of 235 degrees F. on a candy thermometer.

If you don’t have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into acup of cold water.

The syrup is done when it forms a thead as it drops into the water.

Pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn nut mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon.

Store in an airtight container.