Old-Fashioned Peanut Patties

LoriLee in TX's Note:

An old recipe that my Sunday School teacher used to make for us during the holidays.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 cups raw peanuts
• 2⁄3; cup white Karo
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 ½ cups sugar
• ½ cup peanut butter

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except peanut butter in large heavy pan.
2. Cook until the mixture reaches soft-ball stage.
3. Remove from heat and add peanut butter.
4. Beat with a wooden spoon until thick and the candy loses it's glossy look.
5. Drop by spoonfuls onto buttered foil, buttered foil pans, or buttered muffin tins. Let cool.