Ingredients
Directions
1.
Pop corn according to package instructions (*see note).
2.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, MELT butter; STIR in brown sugar, syrup and salt
3.
Bring to a BOIL, STIRRING constantly; let BOIL for 4 minutes without stirring
4.
REMOVE from heat; quickly STIR in baking soda and vanilla (mixture will foam up); STIR mixture down.
5.
TRANSFER popped corn to a large mixing bowl; ADD peanuts if desired to make this like Cracker Jacks®.
6.
Using a large spoon greased with butter, carefully STIR and TOSS popcorn while adding hot mixture until all kernels are coated.
7.
SPREAD the coated popcorn in a shallow baking pan.
8.
BAKE in 250° oven for 1 hour, STIRRING every 15 minutes with a non-stick spatula.
9.
REMOVE from oven; COOL completely; BREAK into pieces.