Microwave Peanut Patties

Very easy and delicious.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups peanuts
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 drops red food coloring

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    25 mins

Directions

  1. Grease a cookie sheet or other flat surface.
  2. In a 2 quart glass measuring cup combine water, sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high until boiling. Stir in peanuts.
  3. Microwave on medium to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  4. Stir in butter, vanilla and food coloring. Beat until creamy and cool. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 145 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23.4 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Fat: 5.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 2.4 g
Sodium: 13 mg

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