Ingredients

3 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. canned milk
2 1/2 c. raw peanuts
4 tbsp. margarine
1 c. powdered sugar

Mix in iron skillet, granulated sugar, Karo syrup, milk and peanuts. Cook slowly until soft ball forms in water, about 45 minutes. Add margarine and powdered sugar. Drop by tablespoon on waxed paper. You may use a few drops of red food coloring if desired.

Peanut patties  (MICROWAVE)

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
Dash of salt
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 1/2 c. raw peanuts
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2-3 drops red food coloring
Pecans are very good in this

Combine sugar, water, salt and light corn syrup in a 2 quart glass measuring cup. Bring to a boil in the microwave (approximately 3 minutes); stir and add peanuts. Return to oven and cook 7-9 minutes or until a soft ball stage (234 degrees) is reached. Remove from oven, add butter, vanilla and red food coloring. Cool and beat until creamy. Drop by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet or make into 2 large patties.