1/2 lb. butter
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. warm water

Turn heat on high. Combine ingredients in a heavy fry pan. Cook to a light caramel brown color. Stir continuously and be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and stir in 1 package slivered almonds. Pour into a cookie sheet and spread quite thin. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while hot, wait for them to soften then spread evenly. Chill in freezer and break into small pieces.