Sugary, salty, crunchy,
red -- what more would you want from a candy?
Peanut Patties
- 3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 cups roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring, (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
- Combine sugar, corn syrup
and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full, rolling
boil; stir in peanuts.
- Remove from heat and add
butter, vanilla, red food coloring (if using) and salt.
- Beat with an electric
mixer until stiff.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto
wax paper and let cool.
Makes 24 pieces.