mom's peanut patty

Name: Mom's Peanut Patty
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) milk or evaporated milk; 2 1/2 cup(s) raw peanuts; 2/3 cup(s) white karo syrup; ## AFTER COOKED:; 1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 4 tablespoon(s) butter or oleo; - red food coloring

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Teena Mathis

Harlingen, TX

Updated on Oct 13, 2013

We loved when Mom made these. We'd stand by the stove in pure delight.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup milk or evaporated milk
2 1/2 cups raw peanuts
2/3 cup white karo syrup
AFTER COOKED:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter or oleo
- red food coloring

How To Make mom's peanut patty

Step 1

Cook all ingredients from top list together to soft ball stage, pretty firm. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons of butter. Also add a few drops of red food coloring.
Step 3

Mix well and drop large spoonfuls out on wax paper to cool. Should be about 3-4 inches wide. Wrap in plastic wrap when cool. Do not leave out in air as they will get dry.
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