Microwave Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
dash of salt
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 1/2 c. raw peanuts
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring
2 to 3 drops red food coloring (may omit)

Preparation

Combine sugar, water, salt and syrup in a 2-quart glass measuring bowl.
Bring to a boil in microwave (approximately 5 minutes).
Stir and add peanuts.
Return to microwave and cook approximately
7
to 8 minutes or to soft ball stage (234\u00b0) is reached.
Remove; add butter, vanilla and food coloring.
Cool and beat until creamy.\tDrop in buttered muffin cups.