CREAMY PEANUT PATTIES

CREAMY PEANUT PATTIES 3 cups raw peanuts 1 stick butter 3 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup white corn syrup (Karo) Red Food coloring 1 cup water Cook peanuts, sugar, karo and water over medium heat to hard ball stage. (A small amount dropped in cold water should hold shape, but still be plyiable). Remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla and a few drops red food coloring. Beat until creamy. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. If the candy gets too firm while dropping it on the waxed paper, beat in 1/2 tsp. warm water. You may do this several times, but the candy will get creamier each time. Be careful that you don't get it too thin.