1. Butter (not with butter specified) baking sheet.
2. In saucepan combine first 4 ingredients and over medium high heat stir until candy thermometer reaches 300 (hard crack).
3. Take away from heat and add 1 cup of the almonds and then pour quickly onto the baking sheet and spread 1/4 inch thick.
4. Melt chocolate chips and spread over warm candy and sprinkle with reamining almonds.
5. Put in fridge until cooled and then break.
6. Store in air tight container.