Peanut Patty Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Put all ingredients in a large pan.
2. 2
   Cook slowly until it forms a soft ball in water or measures soft ball stage on a candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Take off stove and add 4 teaspoons butter, 2 or 3 drops red food coloring (optional) and 1 cup powdered sugar.
4. 4
   Stir until it begins to thicken real good (which it does quickly). Drop on waxed paper or into buttered muffin pans to cool.