Microwave Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1/2 c. water
dash of salt
2 c. raw peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 or 3 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt in 2 to 2 1/2-quart glass container and stir.
Microwave 3 to 4 minutes on High until mixture boils.
Remove and stir well.
Add 2 cups raw peanuts. Microwave 10 minutes on High. Remove and add butter, vanilla and food coloring.
Stir well until mixture loses gloss, but is still runny.
Spoon by tablespoon onto buttered cookie sheet or wax paper.
Makes 25.