Recipes from Mexico :: Mexican Desserts
Peanuts are a very large crop in Texas. Goodart makes the original peanut patty which is sold in cafes and gas stations throughout Texas.
3 c. sugar
3 c. raw peanuts
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
Few drops red food coloring
Lay a large piece of wax paper on a dishtowel on a counter.
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, peanuts, corn syrup and water . Cook the mixture to soft ball stage (240 degrees fahrenheit), stirring constantly over med. heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding enough food coloring to get a very bright red shade. Stir the mixture frequently for approximately 20 mins., or until it cools to about 125 degrees fahrenheit. The mixture will become very thick and creamy opaque, and the peanuts will be suspended.
Immediately spoon the mixture into large patties on the sheet of wax paper. Let the patties sit for at least 1 hour before eating them. Their texture should be chewy like nougat. Wrap them in plastic wrap for storage. They will keep for about 1 week.
