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Cracker Jack & Popcorn ball Recipes

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  1. Hoping this is what you were looking for:

    HOMEMADE CRACKER JACKS

    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 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 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 airtight container.

    POPCORN BALLS

    2 tb Vinegar
    2 tb Karo -- white
    Butter -- size of walnut
    1/4 ts Salt
    Soda -- pinch

    Boil sugar, vinegar, syrup and butter with a little
    water until it forms soft ball in cold water. Sift a
    little salt on freshly popper corn. Add pinch of soda
    to syrup just before pouring over corn. Wet handls
    with water before pressing each ball to prevent
    sticking.

  2. ~patches~ said:

    Hoping this is what you were looking for:

    The popcorn ball recipe is perfect for what we have in mind. The
    molasses version also looks very good. My mom had many, many recipes
    that included molasses, so I have a love for it. She was the same way
    with sour cream.

    Thanks so much! We may very well make them tonight. Whenever we do
    make them, I'll take a photo. With my smiling face included in the
    photo. LOL!

    Carol

  3. Your recipe sounds great. I sometimes add in a handful of "red hots",
    for a little change.
    Nancree

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