2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups raw peanuts
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, light corn syrup, and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, then add peanuts. Cook until the syrup reaches the firm ball stage, about 250*F. Remove from heat.
Stir in butter and vanilla. Beat until creamy then drop by spoonfuls onto a buttered baking sheet.
Makes 24 pieces.