Microwave Peanut Patties
["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 or margarine", "1 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring", "2 to 3 drops red food coloring (may omit)"]
["Combine sugar, water, salt and syrup in a 2-quart glass measuring bowl.", "Bring to a boil in microwave (approximately 5 minutes).", "Stir and add peanuts.", "Return to microwave and cook approximately", "7", "to 8 minutes or to soft ball stage (234\u00b0) is reached.", "Remove; add butter, vanilla and food coloring.", "Cool and beat until creamy.\tDrop in buttered muffin cups."]
["sugar", "water", "salt", "light corn syrup", "peanuts", "butter", "vanilla flavoring", "coloring"]