Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. white Karo syrup
red food coloring
2 1/2 c. raw peanuts
1/4 c. oleo
pinch of salt

Preparation

Mix and bring to a boil over medium heat (about 10 minutes) the sugar, water, syrup and food coloring.
Add peanuts; stir often until it reaches a medium hard ball stage or 250\u00b0.
Remove from heat and add oleo and salt.
Beat until it loses its gloss. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet.