Ingredients:
1 cup chopped nuts, optional (divided)
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 tablespoons water or strong coffee
1/2 cup chocolate chips, any kind, optional

Directions:

Sprinkle half the chopped nuts in cookie sheet. Set aside.

In heavy 2-quart saucepan, melt butter. Add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium to medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan; continue boiling on medium at a moderate, steady rate, stirring

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