1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. light corn syrup
3 tbsp. butter
1 lb. shelled unroasted nuts

Butter 2 baking sheets, each 15 1/2 x 12 inch. Keep warm. Combine soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; set aside.

Combine sugar, 1 cup water and the corns syrup in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to 240 degrees on candy thermometer. Stir in butter and nuts. Cook, stirring constantly to 300 degrees. Watch carefully so mixture doesn't burn.

Immediately remove from heat. Stir in soda mixture thoroughly. Pour half the candy mixture onto each warm baking sheet and quickly spread evenly about 1/4 inch thick. Cool, break candy into pieces. Makes 2 pounds.