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
1 tsp. vanilla
2 to 3 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Combine sugar, water, salt and syrup in a 2-quart measuring cup.
Bring to a boil in the microwave (approximately 3 minutes). Stir and add peanuts and return to the oven and cook for 8 minutes.
Remove and add butter, vanilla and color.
Beat until creamy.
Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet and cool.