Title: Peanut Patties
Categories: Snack Candy
Yield: 50 Patties

2 1/4	c	Sugar
1	c	Milk
2/3	c	White Karo Syrup
1/2	ts	Vanilla
3	c	Raw peanuts
6	dr	Red food coloring
1	tb	Butter

Combine sugar, milk, Karo and peanuts together; bring to a boil. Cook on low heat for 1 hour and 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add butter, vanilla and food coloring. Beat until thick and holds shape. Drop from spoon onto greased waxed paper.

YIELD: 50 patties

SOURCE: 1979 New Orleans Times-Picayune Recipe Contest Cookbook Typed for you by Nancy Coleman

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