Good Eats Slacker Jacks Recipe

Inspired by Good Eats, these Slacker Jacks are ridiculously easy and unbelievably delicious! Crispy popcorn and peanuts are tossed in a rich, buttery brown sugar coating – get ready for a flavor explosion. This recipe is fast, fun, and perfect for movie night or any snacking occasion. Warning: They're addictive!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 1105.6 kcal

Protein 32g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Good Eats Slacker Jacks

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How to Make Good Eats Slacker Jacks

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
Add the brown sugar and corn syrup to the melted butter. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 250°F (121°C) on a candy thermometer (approximately 10 minutes).
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract.
QUICKLY pour the hot syrup over the popcorn and peanut mixture. Stir vigorously to coat everything evenly. Work quickly as the syrup will harden fast!
Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 1 hour, or until the Slacker Jacks are golden brown and the syrup is completely hardened.
Let cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into pieces.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days (if they last that long!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

468g

Fat

93g

Carbs

51g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Desserts Lunch Snacks Easy Dietary

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Good Eats Slacker Jacks?

Good Eats Slacker Jacks takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Good Eats Slacker Jacks?

Good Eats Slacker Jacks has approximately 1105.6 calories per serving, with about 32 g protein, 51 g carbohydrates and 80 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Good Eats Slacker Jacks?

The key ingredients for Good Eats Slacker Jacks are Popped Popcorn, Salted Peanuts, Unsalted Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, Dark Corn Syrup, Pure Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.