1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans or toasted almonds

Butter the sides of heavy 2 quart saucepan. In the saucepan melt the butter. Add sugar, water and light corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling. Continue cooking to 290 degrees (soft crack stage), stirring only as necessary to prevent sticking (mixture should boil gently over entire surface). Watch carefully after 280 degrees. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in the chopped pecans or toasted almonds. Immediately turn the mixture onto buttered baking sheet. Chill for 1 few minutes then break into pieces. Makes about 1 pound.