2/3 c. butter (no substitutes)
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. sliced almonds or pecans, chopped
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chocolate morsels

Combine butter, water and sugar in saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until mixture boils. Then without stirring until mixture reaches 236 degrees exactly. (This will be soft ball stage.) Add 2/3 cup almonds or pecans and continue boiling until candy thermometer reaches 290 degrees, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add baking soda. Pour on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Spread chocolate morsels on top, if desired. When cool, break into pieces.