Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2012

I can't get these to set up.

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robinscott

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

Definitely NOT pink peanut patties. More like caramel patties. As such, they set up fine and taste good, but not what I was looking for.

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momjazzcat

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2011

I think I'll give up. Two batches that were both utter failures. The first I followed the instructions as listed here. You'd need a spoon to eat it. The second I followed what many said about heating to 250. The second weas better, but still more like gooey taffy than the "gas station peanut patties" I was hoping for. I'll continue seeking that perfect peanut patty recipe.

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Linda

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Rockdale, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2010

the most important bit of information was left out...After you stir in the butter, vanilla & food coloring you need to beat by hand until it gets thick. My first batch I did exactly as recipe said and had to throw it out. Then a consulted a friend and they told me that you had to beat and beat and it would thicken up and it did !!!

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moms

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2010

My first time making. I first made them at home for the family to see how they turned out. I then made some to take to work , everyone loved them. I want to make a big batch at one time, any recommendations?

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rolstone

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

This recipe has extrememly TOO much vanilla extract in it. That is all we could taste. =( I think that 1/2-1 TEASPOON would be sufficent. I also recommend cooking it to 244-250 degrees. I will try this recipe again, but definitely with those revisions.

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LoveMyMacyK

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2009

Thanks for posting this recipe. I have been making these for almost 20 years. I use half and half instead of evaporated milk. I will try the evaporated milk to see if I like it better. Also, instead of just pouring these out to cool, I let them cool down about 10 minutes, then stir them until they seem to lose their "sheen". At that point, I quickly spoon them into portions. It is labor intensive, so be prepared to stir, stir, stir. You will be rewarded.

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janisj

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

These were amazing BETTER than the store bought!!I did make a couple of changes from the original recipe.I boiled mixture till it reached 250-and I waited to add peanuts with the butter,vanilla & food coloring.And instead of making indivdual patties I greased 3 aluminum pie plate tins and divided mixture between them.They turned out GREAT!!!!

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kathy k

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

These taste just like the old-time red patties! My mother is a "professional" at candy-making, so I tried some of her tips...Do not add the peanuts initially -- only the sugar, corn syrup, milk -- stir constantly over medium/med-high heat until candy thermometer registers around 240 -- or firm, soft ball forms when poured into ice water. This takes about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla, red coloring. Stir in peanuts, drop immediately onto greased pan. Sticks horribly to waxed paper! I found Planters red spanish peanuts and they were great in this!

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salandry54

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2008

These are EXACTLY like the gas station peanut patties! I did make one modification and that was to cook them up to 250 degrees F. and they set up PERFECTLY!!!

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