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Ingredients:
- 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
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Directions:
1. Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full, rolling boil; stir in peanuts.
2. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla, red food coloring (if using) and salt.
3. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff.
4. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.
5. Makes 24 pieces.
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Notes:
*** This was my mothers favorite candy. She was not a
sweet eater, but she did enjoy a good peanut patty!...
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