2 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. milk
2 c. Spanish salted peanuts
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Few drops red food coloring

Combine sugar, syrup, milk and peanuts. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook to medium soft ball stage, then cook about 5 minutes more. Take off heat, add vanilla, butter and food coloring. Beat until mixture is fluffy and creamy. Drop by spoon on lightly oiled foil, or wax paper. Let cool until firm.