English Toffee

 

2 c. butter 1/3 c. water
2 c. sugar 1 (11-1/2 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips
2 T. light Karo syrup 1 c. finely chopped nuts
     Line a 15" X 10" baking pan with foil, extend over edges; set aside.  Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan.  Stir in sugar, Karo syrup, and water.  Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until thermometer reaches 290 degrees.  Mixture should boil at a moderate rate on surface.  Remove thermometer.  Pour mixture in pan, spread evenly.  Cool about 5 minutes or until top is set.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand 2 minutes.  Spread chocolate over candy.  Sprinkle with nuts, press into chocolate.  Cool several hours or until set.  Use foil to lift candy out of pan.  Break into pieces.  Store in airtight container.