1 cup blanched slivered almonds-toasted (or other nut choice)
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chop almonds and spread 1/2 on bottom of
buttered 7 x 11" pan.
Combine butter and sugar in heavy skillet.
Cook, stirring until boiling point is reached.
Boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to
soft-crack stage (270 - 280 deg F)
Pour carefully over nuts.
Let stand for about 10 minutes until top is set.
Sprinkle chocolate over top of candy.
When heat of candy has melted chocolate,
smooth with spatula.
Sprinkle remaining nuts over chocolate.
Let stand until cold. Break into squares.
Makes about 1 & 1/2 lbs.