Microwave Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
dash of salt
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
2 c. raw peanuts
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. red food coloring

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a glass bowl.
Bring to a boil in microwave on High for about 6 minutes.
Stir in peanuts.
Cook 10 minutes on High.
Remove from oven.
Add butter, vanilla and food coloring.
Cool until creamy; drop on waxed paper.