Homemade Cracker Jacks - Copycat Caramel Corn with Peanuts Recipe
This homemade Cracker Jacks recipe is the ultimate in copycat buttery caramel corn goodness. It's the perfect snack for family movie night or taking to on the go.
Ingredients
- ¾ cups packed brown sugar
- ¼ cups butter
- ¼ cups corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or equal amount vanilla extract
- 8 cups popcorn popped
- 1 cups peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the parchment with cooking spray.
- Whisk together brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a small pan over low heat until the butter is all melted. Don't let the mixture boil.
- Cook without stirring for three minutes, then add the baking soda and vanilla to the pot.
- Mix the popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl. Pour the hot caramel sauce over the peanut and popcorn mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. Break into pieces before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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