Cracker Jacks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
5 qt. popped corn
peanuts as desired

Preparation

Combine sugar, molasses and water in a saucepan and bring to soft ball stage (235\u00b0).
Remove from heat and add soda.
Mix popped corn with peanuts and pour sugar mixture over all.
Stir to coat evenly.
Yields 5 quarts.