Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut | 1 oz (28g) | 161 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup white Karo
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb raw peanuts
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup margarine
Directions
1. Mix sugar, water, and karo syrup in saucepan.
2. Bring to boil, add raw peanuts, cook until forms a hard ball in cold water and add food coloring.
3. Remove from heat, stirring constantly.
4. Add margarine, and vanilla, stirring in real good, as margarine is hard to get worked in for a smooth mixture.
5. When candy begins to thicken, pour into desired shape.
6. A pie pan is perfect for a large pattie.
7. An English muffin pan works best for small patties.
8. When cool enough to handle, remove from the pans and wrap in plastic wrap.
Category:Tex-Mex Recipes
Category:Tex-Mex Desserts