Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. light syrup
1/2 tsp. red coloring
2 c. raw peanuts
1 1/2 sticks butter

Preparation

Bring sugar, water and syrup to a boil.
Add peanuts and coloring.
Continue boiling over medium heat to \"hard ball\" stage (about 20 minutes).
Add butter and beat until thick enough to drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper.