Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup
1 c. evaporated milk
3 c. raw peanuts
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, milk and peanuts in 3-quart saucepan, mixing well.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Beat in butter, vanilla and food coloring until creamy.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper; shape into patties.
Cool until firm.