Cracker Jill

         Yield: 1 Servings
    Categories: Popcorn, Nuts, Snacks

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     10 c  Popped corn
  1 1/2 c  Unsalted peanuts
    1/2 c  Margarine
      1 c  Brown sugar; firm packed
    1/4 c  Dark corn syrup
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Baking soda
    1/2 ts Vanilla
 
  Preheat oven to 250~. Mix the popped corn and peanuts in a very large bowl.
  Keep warm in the oven set at 250~. Melt the butter in heavy saucepan. Stir
  in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt and bring to a full rolling boil,
  stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  Stir in baking soda and vanilla. quickly pour over warm popcorn mix. Stir
  until well coated. Bake in shallow pan or cookie sheet for 45 minutes,
  stirring every 15 minutes. Makes 2 quarts.