English Toffee
["1 lb. butter", "2 c. sugar", "3 Tbsp. water", "1 c. sliced almonds", "1 tsp. vanilla", "pinch of salt", "2 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "finely grated pecans (enough to coat 2 sides of cookie sheet)"]
["Cook butter, sugar and water to 250\u00b0, using candy thermometer. Add sliced almonds; continue to cook to 300\u00b0.", "Remove from heat. Add salt and vanilla.", "Pour onto cookie sheet.", "Let stand 15 minutes.", "Sprinkle 1 package of chocolate chips over mixture; let melt 5 to 10 minutes.", "Smooth to coat.", "Add nuts.", "Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour.", "Loosen edges and turn entire mixture over.", "Melt other package of chocolate chips and spread with nuts as other side.", "Chill well.", "Crack into small servings."]
["butter", "sugar", "water", "almonds", "vanilla", "salt", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "pecans"]