Christmas Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add sugar, corn syrup, and water.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring now and then until it reaches hard crack stage (280 degrees).
4. 4
   Quickly stir in 3/4 cup of the almonds and pour onto a buttered cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Spread mixture out until thin.
6. 6
   Break chocolate bar into pieces and place on hot candy.
7. 7
   When the chocolate is melted, spread over candy and sprinkle on the remaining toasted almonds.
8. 8
   Cool and break into pieces.