Cracker Jacks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
6 qt. popped popcorn
peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix first 5 ingredients
thoroughly until mixture boils, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add baking soda and vanilla.
Mix well.
Pour over about 6 quarts of popped popcorn. Add peanuts to taste.
Put in a large roasting pan and bake 1 hour at 250\u00b0, stirring every 15 minutes.