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
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 to 3 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Combine the sugar, water, salt and corn syrup in a 2-quart glass bowl.
Bring to a boil in microwave oven, about 3 minutes. Stir and add peanuts.
Cook 9 to 11 minutes more, or until soft-ball stage (234\u00b0) is reached.
Remove from microwave oven and add margarine, vanilla and food coloring.
Cool and beat until creamy.
Drop by the spoonful or pour onto greased cookie sheet.