Peanut Patties are an old-fashioned candy, that is sweet, a little chewy, and chock full of delicious peanuts. A favorite southern candy, that you don't want to miss out on!
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT50M
Rating
4.25 stars (12 reviews)
Keywords
Peanut Patties
Ingredients
3 cups granulated sugar
3 cups raw peanuts
½ cup water
½ cup light corn syrup
1-3 drops red food coloring, (optional)
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Spray 2 standard muffin tins (24 muffin cups) with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine sugar, peanuts, water, corn syrup and food coloring (if using) in a 2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes the remove from heat.
Add salt, vanilla and butter (do not stir.) Let sit for 5 minutes. The stir slowly until the mixture looks chalky.
Use a tablespoon or medium cookie scoop to quickly drop the mixture into each of the prepared muffin tins. (Alternately, you can skip the muffin tins and drop onto wax paper for a more freeform patty.)
Allow the patties to cool and set, about 30 minutes or so (it may take longer depending on temperature and humidity – you will know they are ready when they feel firm to the touch, versus sticky and soft.) If you used muffin tins, carefully turn them over onto wax paper or a kitchen towel and gently tap to release them.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Do not store in an open container as they can absorb moisture in the air and that can alter the texture.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories: 258 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 55 mg
Sugar: 31 g
Reviews
Jennifer on 2025-11-30 (5 stars): I made a 1/2 batch of this recipe and it turned out great. My only substitution was using a teaspoon of prickly pear syrup i made as a natural food coloring. I honestly like these better than store bought peanut patties. I'll have to try this recipe with pecans since I have a ton from my trees
Rosie on 2024-01-12 (5 stars): Peanut patties art mom’s favorite candy. She and I made them this evening, and they are SO good! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
