Peanut Patties By Microwave Recipes

Steps:

• Put 1st seven ingredients in lg. glass bowl in order. Not necessary to stir now. Cover.
• Cook on HIGH 5 minute (5).
• Stir, cover, cook on High 4 minute (6).
• (Repeat only for double batch - 5 min.).
• Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar.
• Mix well, then drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper on newspaper pad. Enjoy! They're better than Tom's.
• You can cook on stove---get syrup to softball stage -234*; stir constantly.

Steps:

• Combine in 2 quart casserole or measure cup sugar, water, salt and white corn syrup. Bring to boil in microwave (approx. 3 min.) Stir and add raw peanuts. Return to microwave and cook approx. 7-9 minutes or until soft ball stage.
• Remove from microwave and add butter, vanilla, and food color. Cool and beat until creamy.
• Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets or make into large patties.

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, water (or canned milk), salt, and corn syrup in a 2 qt. bowl. Bring to a boil in microwave on high (about 3 minutes). Stir and add peanuts. Return to microwave and cook another 8 minutes on high. Remove and add butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Stir until cool and creamy. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Steps:

• 1. Place the first four items in a heavy saucepan. Stir to combine.
• 2. Bring to a boil and continue cooking on a low boil, uncovered, for approx one hour until soft ball stage (235-240*), stirring occasionally.
• 3. While cooking, prepare a spot on your counter top with waxed paper to drop candy on.
• 4. At soft ball stage, remove from heat and add margarine/butter stirring until melted.
• 5. Add powdered sugar, sifting if needed, and red coloring. (I use extra for more color)
• 6. Stir to combine well. Keep stirring until it just starts to thicken.
• 7. Quickly drop by spoonfulls onto waxed paper. The nuts should be flat, not in a pile. If candy starts to get too thick, just place pan back on heat to warm slightly.
• 8. Depending on your preference, they can be any size you like. I prefer to eat several that are 2" across. Bobby likes bigger ones. Your choice will always be right.
• 9. ENJOY