1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. white syrup (Karo)
3 tbsp. water

Cook until crack stage (285 degrees). Remove from heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Pour into buttered pan or cookie sheet, approximately 10 x 14 inches. Let cool. Melt 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips over hot water. Spread 1/2 of chocolate over cooled candy and sprinkle with 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts. Let set until chocolate is hard. Turn over candy and repeat with chocolate and nuts. When hardened, break into desired pieces.