Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
several drops red food coloring (approximately 15)
2/3 c. white corn syrup (Karo)
2 c. raw peanuts
1 tsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Mix sugar, corn syrup, milk and peanuts in a 250\u00b0 electric skillet.
Cook to soft ball stage (240\u00b0).
Remove (turn off) from heat.
Add vanilla, butter and food coloring.
Stir until mixture begins to thicken (this process can take approximately 20 to 30 minutes).
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or foil.
Let stand until firm.