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RECIPES FROM THE RETRO HOUSEWIFE

DESSERT

Peanut Butter Candy, American

Ingredients

• 3 c. sugar
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1 c. milk
• 2 T. butter
• 1 c. peanut butter
• 1 t. vanilla

Preparation Instructions

Combine sugar, salt and milk in a two quart saucepan. Quickly bring to a boil, stirring only until sugar is dissolved. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234˚ on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add butter, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Pour into buttered 8-inch square pan. When cool, cut into desired pieces.

Contributed by Unknown, 1960

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