1 c. light corn syrup
2 c. sugar
1 c. water
3 c. dry roasted or unsalted mixed nuts
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda

Mix sugar, corn syrup, water in large saucepan. Cover. Heat to boiling, uncover and cook rapidly to 236 degrees; stir in nuts slowly keeping mixture bubbling all the time, then cook rapidly, stirring constantly to 280 degrees; stir in butter, continue cooking to 300 degrees. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, sprinkle in soda over top quickly, then stir vigorously about 15 seconds or until mixture is puffy. Pour into prepared pan at once (cookie sheet). Cool completely. Break into bite-sized pieces. Store in a container that has a tight fitting lid.