Peanut Patties

From the kitchen of Addie

Ingredients

2 cups raw peanuts
2 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup white Karo syrup
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter/margarine
red food coloring
 

Directions

Mix sugar, syrup and milk, and add 2 cups raw peanuts. Cook on range on medium to high heat until mixture forms firm ball. Add vanilla, butter, and a few drops of red food coloring, and beat until creamy. Drop clusters onto a greased cookie sheet and allow to cool.