Candied Sweet Potatoes
["1/2 stick butter", "3/4 c. white sugar", "3/4 c. water", "red food color (optional)", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "1/3 lb. marshmallows", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "4 or 5 medium sweet potatoes"]
["Mix all ingredients and put on stove.", "Bring to a boil, stirring until marshmallows melt.", "Pour over cooked sweet potatoes.", "Place in a preheated 375\u00b0 oven and bake."]
["butter", "white sugar", "water", "red food color", "brown sugar", "marshmallows", "vanilla", "sweet potatoes"]