Peanut Patties - Tucker's

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Recipe Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups raw peanuts
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, light corn syrup, and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, then add peanuts. Cook until the syrup reaches the firm ball stage, about 250°F (120°C). Remove from heat.
2. Stir in butter and vanilla. Beat until creamy then drop by spoonfuls onto a buttered baking sheet.

Makes about 2 dozen confections.