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     Title: HOMEMADE CRACKER JACKS
Categories: Snacks
     Yield: 20 servings

     4 c  Popped corn
     1 c  Peanuts
   1/2 c  Molasses
   1/4 c  Sugar

 :       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 tempurature of
 235 degrees 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.  Stored in an
 airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 th\o 6 weeks.

 Yield: 40 oz.

 Source:  Cheaper and Better Alternatives to Storebought Goods by: Nancy
 Birnes

 Found by Fran McGee

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