Red peanut patties

• Produce

  • 2 1/2 cup Peanuts, raw

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Butter or margarine

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 drops Food coloring, red
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 cup Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Milk

• Other

  • 2/3 c light karo

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c sugar
• 2/3 c light karo
• 1 c milk
• 2 1/2 c raw peanuts (16 oz. bag)
• 4 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 c powdered sugar
• 4 OR 5 drops red food coloring

Directions

• 1Place the first four items in a heavy saucepan. Stir to combine. 2Bring to a boil and continue cooking on a low boil, uncovered, for approx one hour until soft ball stage (235-240*), stirring occasionally. 3While cooking, prepare a spot on your counter top with waxed paper to drop candy on. 4At soft ball stage, remove from heat and add margarine/butter stirring until melted. 5Add powdered sugar, sifting if needed, and red coloring. (I use extra for more color) 6Stir to combine well. Keep stirring until it just starts to thicken. 7Quickly drop by spoonfulls onto waxed paper. The nuts should be flat, not in a pile. If candy starts to get too thick, just place pan back on heat to warm slightly. 8Depending on your preference, they can be any size you like. I prefer to eat several that are 2" across. Bobby likes bigger ones. Your choice will always be right. 9ENJOY