1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 c. chopped cashews
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Grease cookie sheet. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Cook without stirring to 260 degrees on candy thermometer. Stir in nuts and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, to 290 degrees. Remove from heat. Immediately add butter, soda, and vanilla. Pour into cookie sheet. Cool 5 minutes. With greased fingers stretch slightly. Cool. Break up into pieces.