Peanut Patties

By loriarnold

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 3 cups raw peanuts
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 1 dash red food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan over medium-high heat, combine corn syrup, sugar, evaporated milk and peanuts. Bring to slow boil- stir to blend once heated. Let boil until mixture reaches between 234 and 240 degrees (soft ball stage). This may take up to an hour. Stir in butter, vanilla and food coloring. Spoon out onto waxed or parchment paper to form patties. Cool until set. Yields 12 large patties.