Cracker Jacks
["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)"]
["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."]
["brown sugar", "butter", "cornstarch", "molasses", "salt", "baking soda", "vanilla", "popcorn", "peanuts"]