Homemade Cracker Jacks

== Description ==
* Yield: 40 oz
== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups popped corn
* 1 cup peanuts
* ½ cup molasses
* ¼ cup sugar 
== Directions ==
# A candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test the temperature of the syrup that binds the popcorn and nuts together.
# Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan.
# Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a temperature of 235°F on a candy thermometer.
# If you don"t have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into a cup of cold water.
# The syrup is done when it forms a thread 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.
# Stored in an airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 th6 weeks. 
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