Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. light corn syrup
1 lb. raw Spanish peanuts (3 1/4 c.)
6 drops red food color
1/4 c. oleo
salt

Preparation

Combine water, sugar, and syrup in saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add peanuts and 6 drops red food coloring.
Cook to hard ball stage.
Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup oleo and pinch of salt.
Beat until thick.
Pour on greased cookie sheet.
When cool, break in pieces.