Delicious Peanut Patties
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with these "Delicious Peanut Patties" – a classic Southern-inspired treat that's irresistibly crunchy and sweet. Made with unsalted roasted peanuts, granulated sugar, creamy whole milk, and a hint of vanilla, these homemade candies strike the perfect balance of nutty richness and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. A dash of optional red food coloring gives them their signature rosy hue, making them as visually appealing as they are flavorful. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a soft-ball stage cooking technique for the perfect texture, these peanut patties are easy to make and ideal for gifting, holiday desserts, or a nostalgic anytime snack. Serve them up as a crowd-pleasing treat, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsalted roasted peanuts
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 drops Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and milk. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture, making sure it does not touch the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
Cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (235–240°F or 112–116°C).
Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the butter, vanilla extract, red food coloring (if using), and the roasted peanuts.
Working quickly, spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small, round patties. Aim for 2-3 inches in diameter per patty.
Allow the patties to cool and set completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Once the patties are firm, transfer them to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week.
Enjoy your delicious homemade peanut patties!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.9 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 543.0 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 503.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1798 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
