This recipe was clipped from a newspaper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy.

Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
1/2 c. water
Dash salt
2 c. raw peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Put sugar, syrup, water, salt and peanuts in 2-quart microwave bowl. Cook on high 5 minutes; stir. Cook on high for 13-15 minutes or until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees. (Do not leave thermometer in oven while cooking.) Stir in butter, soda and vanilla just until light and bubbly. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet; spread. Cool and break into pieces.