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. oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
2 or 3 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Combine sugar, water, salt and corn syrup in a 2-quart glass bowl.
Bring to a boil in microwave, about 3 minutes.
Stir and add peanuts.
Cook 9 to 11 minutes more or until soft-ball stage. Remove and add oleo, vanilla and coloring.
Cool and beat until creamy.
Drop by the spoonfuls or pour onto greased cookie sheet.