Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. canned milk
3 c. white Karo
2 1/2 c. white sugar
3 c. raw peanuts
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. powdered sugar
4 or 5 drops red food coloring
2 tsp. oleo

Preparation

Cook first five ingredients to soft ball stage (about 25 minutes).
Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons oleo, vanilla, powdered sugar and red food coloring.
Stir until thickened.
Pour into buttered pan or drop by teaspoon on waxed paper.