Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raw peanuts
3 c. sugar
2/3 c. Karo syrup
1 c. whipping cream
2 heaping Tbsp. oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. red food coloring

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Stir constantly while cooking. Cook until they reach the firm ball stage on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and food coloring.
Beat with a wooden spoon until it loses its glossy appearance.
Immediately spoon onto wax paper.