Microwaved Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 3/4 c. raw peanuts
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 to 3 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup and water in 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Microwave on Full power 3 1/2 minutes.
Stir in peanuts and continue to microwave on Full power for 9 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
Stir in butter, vanilla and food coloring.
Beat hard with wooden spoon 2 minutes until creamy.
Pour into greased miniature muffin pans.
Makes about 24 to 30 patties.