Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. raw peanuts
2/3 c. white Karo syrup
pinch of salt
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 drops red food coloring
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Bring the peanuts, Karo syrup, pinch of salt, sugar and milk to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour.
Stir occasionally.
Add the vanilla, food coloring and butter.
Beat until thickened.
Drop by tablespoonful onto waxed paper.