Cracker Jacks Gone Wild!

Recipe Rating:	15 Ratings5
Categories:	Nuts, Popcorn, Other Snacks, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Collections:	Halloween Treats
Serves:	14 - (1 cup servings)
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

8 c	popcorn, popped
1 c	cashews pieces, salted
1 c	m&m candies
1 c	cranberries, dried
1 1/4 c	sugar
1/2 c	butter, unsalted
1/2 c	corn syrup, light
1/4 tsp	salt

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Sue Adame

Full Flavored

Originally from Fremont CA. Now in, OR

fortheloveoffood

Member Since Apr 2011

Sue's Notes:

This is our movie night favorite! I admit I tend to over indulge, but cannot help myself!:)

The picture is one I made at the holidays using red/green M&M's

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

So, truth be told, I absolutely love popcorn and M&M's. It's such a great combination - perfectly salty and sweet - that it's always my go-to movie treat. Well, this recipe really kicks that beloved combo up yet anther notch!

Directions

Line a large jelly pan (or baking sheet) with foil and then spray with Pam.

Combine popcorn, cashews, m&m and cranberries in a large bowl.

Over medium heat in a large saucepan add the sugar,butter,corn syrup and salt. Stir frequently.

Cook 3-4 minutes until sugar is dissolved and syrup is boiling stir occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, boil without stirring for 5-7 minutes or until mixture looks a light caramel color.

Boil an additional 2-3 minutes or until it is a rich golden brown. Watch carefully as it will brown quickly.

Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, nuts and candy mixture. Stir quickly to mix well. Pour/spread as much as possible pulling apart clumps into prepared pan.

Cool 15-20 minutes or until warm to the touch. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Enjoy within 5 days of preparation.

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Sherri Logan... logansw

Jul 9, 2011

looks and sounds yummy! you are missing one main ingredient...where is the toy surprize! LOL...sw:)

Sue Adame fortheloveoffood

Jul 9, 2011

Oh my gosh Sherri, you are right! I missed the toy! LOL

Sherri Logan... logansw

Jul 10, 2011

hehehehe!!! it's ok. when i was growing up, that was the first thing i looked for. you can always edit your recipe and add it in. LOL!!! thanks for sharing, it brought back so many good childhood memories. sw:)