Microwave Peanut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
2 to 3 c. raw peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 or 5 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Mix together sugar, water and Karo. Cook for 3 minutes on FULL power. Add peanuts and cook 10 to 11 minutes on FULL power (soft-ball stage). Add remaining ingredients. Stir until mixture begins to thicken and turns creamy looking. Place on greased cookie sheet or waxed paper until cool.