Red Peanut Patties

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: American

Sweet and crunchy red peanut patties combine caramelized sugar and peanuts with a vibrant red color, perfect for snack lovers and those seeking a nostalgic treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • salt
  • 1 pound raw peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1 stick margarine

Instructions

  1. Bring sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil.
  2. Add peanuts and red food coloring to the boiling mixture.
  3. Continue boiling until the mixture reaches the hard-ball stage, about 20 minutes.
  4. Add margarine and a dash of salt to the mixture.
  5. Beat until the gloss disappears, then pour onto a buttered cookie sheet.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

353 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 25.8g 33% DV
Carbs 30.4g 11% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 19.5g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10044mg 100% DV
Potassium 113.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 29mg 2% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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