Cookbook · Candies
Peanut Patties
My mother loved peanut patties. So, she found a recipe, and I don't have a clue where she got it but once she found it, it became a staple for our Holiday baking.
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
Directions
- 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.