Almond Butter Crunch

1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
½ cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds

¾ cup chocolate chips
½ cup finely chopped toasted almonds

Generously spread butter on a baking sheet.

Melt butter in heavy 2 quart saucepan or metal pot. Add sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, to soft crack stage (290° F), about 12 minutes.

Remove from heat and add coarse nuts. Pour contents onto prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let stand a few minutes, until chips are soft, then spread evenly. Sprinkle with fine nuts. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Makes 1 ¼ pounds.