Toffee

1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup butter (do not substitute margarine)
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
12 ounces milk chocolate chips
1 cup finely ground walnuts

Line cookie sheet with foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.  Place slivered almonds in a single layer on cookie sheet.  Cook butter, sugar, water, vanilla and salt in a heavy saucepan over high heat, stirring mixture constantly, 15-18 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 310 degrees.  Remove from heat immediately pour over almonds (do not scrape the pan). (The toffee mixture will not coat the entire baking sheet).  Sprinkle immediately with chocolate morsels and spread evenly to 1/2-inch from sides.  Sprinkle with ground almonds.  Let stand firm.  Break into small pieces and store in an airtight container.