1/2 lb. butter
1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. white Karo syrup
2 c. whole almonds, blanched
1 c. sugar
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips or shavings, approx.
1/2-3/4 c. chopped nuts

Bring butter, water and syrup to boil in a medium sized saucepan. Then add almonds and sugar. Boil them over medium heat for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently or until mixture is caramel brown and you hear the nuts popping. Quickly pour mixture into buttered 14 x 16 inch pan. Spread, pushing with a wooden spoon.

Immediately spread with chocolate chips or shavings. Then sprinkle with nuts. If desired, sprinkle on a little salt. Let cool. Refrigerate to harden chocolate. Break into pieces to serve.