2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. coarsely chopped almonds or coarsely chopped walnuts
6 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. milk chocolate

Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Gradually add sugar, stirring constantly. Blend in 1 cup almonds or nuts, water and syrup. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until temperature reaches 300 degrees on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; add vanilla.

Quickly pour in buttered 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan. Spread to corners. Cool. Meanwhile, melt chocolate over hot water. When candy is completely cool, spread chocolate over top and sprinkle with rest of almonds or nuts.