Friday, December 12, 2008

Peanut Patties...

2 C. granulated sugar
1- 5 1/3 oz. can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
1/2 C. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. sifted powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C. dry roasted peanuts

Butter sides of a heavy saucepan.In pan combine granulated sugar, milk, corn syrup and salt.
Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling.

Clip candy thermometer to side of pan and continue cooking to 234 degrees or soft ball stage. Stir occasionally.

Immediately remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and mix well. Stir in peanuts. Quickly drop by tablespoonful onto wax paper lined baking sheets. (If candy becomes too stiff to drop from spoon, stir in a few drops of hot water.)

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