3 c. sugar
1 c. Karo syrup
1 c. water
2 (12 oz.) pkg. raw peanuts
1/2 stick butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
Red food coloring

Bring to a full boil in a large saucepan the sugar, Karo and water. Add the raw peanuts. Cook until this is soft ball stage. Set off burner and add butter, salt and vanilla. Red food coloring can be added now. Beat by hand until thick. Spoon onto waxed paper into small patties. Let cool and remove.