Sugared Peanuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. shelled raw peanuts
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
few drops red food coloring (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix
sugar
and
water in an iron skillet.
Add peanuts and bring
to
a
boil
for about 20 minutes over medium heat. Stir constantly the last few minutes, until liquid crystallizes on peanuts.
Spread
evenly on large cookie sheet and bake in a 325\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.