Peanut Butter Pralines

Mix the buttermilk, butter and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.

Add peanuts and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage or to 234° on candy thermometer, stirring constantly. Add soda, vanilla and peanut butter. Stir rapidly only until mixture is creamy and thickened. Drop rapidly from a tablespoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet to form patties.

Let stand until cool and set.