2/3 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. chopped almonds
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Cook butter, sugar, water, and salt over low heat, stirring constantly, until it boils. Cook without stirring until 236 degrees or it forms a soft ball. Add chopped almonds. Continue cooking, stirring until 290 degrees, it will become caramel color. Remove from heat and stir in soda. Spread on greased sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cover with chips. Spread them as they melt. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool and break into pieces.