Peanut Patties
["3 c. sugar", "1 c. water", "1 c. light syrup", "1/2 tsp. red coloring", "2 c. raw peanuts", "1 1/2 sticks butter"]
["Bring sugar, water and syrup to a boil.", "Add peanuts and coloring.", "Continue boiling over medium heat to \"hard ball\" stage (about 20 minutes).", "Add butter and beat until thick enough to drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper."]
["sugar", "water", "light syrup", "red coloring", "peanuts", "butter"]