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Want to get a real taste of the circus in your own home?

Try making these homemade cracker jacks, an enduring family favorite that has long been associated with animals and circus performances.

These homemade cracker jacks are simply delicious and rather easy to make. Just make sure to ask a responsible adult for help since this recipe requires using the stove.

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 stick butter
• popcorn
• peanuts

1. Pop your popcorn according to the directions.
2. Mix as many peanuts as you think you’d like to the popcorn and put this mixture to the side.
3. Heat your honey and butter in a saucepan until the mixture is well blended.
4. Pour the honey and butter mixture over the popcorn and peanut mixture and stir as you pour.
5. When the popcorn and peanuts are well coated, spread it all in a pan.
6. Bake in an oven that is 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes and stir it frequently.
7. Cook until crisp. You don’t want it to turn too brown so keep your eye on it.

Let cool and enjoy!!!