Molasses popcorn with peanuts

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSugar
cupDark Molasses
cupWater
1tablespoonVinegar
¼cupSalt
1tablespoonMargarine
teaspoonBaking Soda
5cupsPopped; Corn
cupPeanuts; Shelled

Directions

1. Mix sugar,molasses, water, vinegar, and salt; cook until syrup becomes brittle when a little is tried in cold water (270 degrees on a candy thermometer).

2. Add margarine and baking soda.

3. Stir well and pour gradually over popped corn and peanuts, tossing until cool.

Yield 2 quarts

Recipe by: diane@...

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 197 by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Nov 4, 1997